More than 25,000 Singaporeans used $4,000 SkillsFuture Credit top-up: Gan Siow Huang
[Straits Times] - 01/8/2025
The most popular area of training was in information and communication technologies.
In Singaporean newspapers
Teen tricked into coming to Singapore arrested for allegedly scamming woman of $290k
The suspect believed she was helping with official investigations.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Singapore’s trade balance seen as less vulnerable to tariff risks under Trump’s second-term
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s trade dynamics may help shield it from tariff risks expected under U.S. President-elect (…)
[The Independent] - 8/01/2025
Cyclist dies in accident with private bus in Pioneer Road North; driver arrested
The cyclist, a 61-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
More than 13,600 dengue cases reported in Singapore in 2024, up 36% from 2023
As at Jan 6, there are 14 active dengue clusters.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
Singapore passes Bill to control bank accounts of scam victims; law will also cover cheating cases
The Protection from Scams Bill will allow police to control bank accounts of stubborn scam victims.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
$14,000 robot ‘wok master’ cooks Hokkien mee at hawker centre
SINGAPORE: If you’re interested in what a noodle dish cooked by a $14,000 robot “wok... The post $14,000 robot ‘wok (…)
[The Independent] - 7/01/2025
NParks advises public to stay away from crocodiles after sighting near Yishun Dam
A video shows a crocodile swimming along and close to the edge of a canal near the dam.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
New agency to boost tackling of infectious diseases to be set up by first half of 2025
The Communicable Diseases Agency has 5 areas of responsibility, including prevention and response.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
PAP and PSP allege harassment during Chua Chu Kang walkabout, offer different accounts
A PSP volunteer has since filed a police report over the incident.
[Straits Times] - 8/01/2025
The gist: New law to stop scams, new Bill to protect racial harmony
Here are the key takeaways from the Parliament sitting on Jan 7, 2025.
[Straits Times] - 7/01/2025
Analysts expect potential Starhub-M1 merger this year as Singtel dominates telco sector
SINGAPORE: Talks of a potential merger involving StarHub, M1, and Simba Telecom have stirred speculation... The post (…)
[The Independent] - 8/01/2025