GST hike did not ‘turbocharge’ inflation, says PM Wong as he acknowledged cost of living concerns
[Straits Times] - 02/28/2025
Inflation was driven primarily by global factors and has since eased globally and in Singapore, he said.
In Singaporean newspapers
Hume MRT station on Downtown Line opens for passenger service, shortening trips to city centre
The station is situated between the Hillview and Beauty World stops.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
Singapore to press on with large-scale applied AI push, cross-sector research: Heng Swee Keat
Both initiatives are among wider efforts to secure the Republic’s future, he added.
[Straits Times] - 27/02/2025
3 men charged with fraud in case allegedly linked to Nvidia chips
The trio’s cases have been adjourned to March 7.
[Straits Times] - 27/02/2025
Beyond the ABCs: Pre-schoolers role-play to improve social, emotional skills
Local studies show that young children have trouble regulating their emotions and managing outbursts.
[Straits Times] - 27/02/2025
Young artists showcase talent in *Scape’s street art residency programme
Sprawling wall murals at Orchard Link depict nihilistic robots and cartoon clowns controlling wolves.
[Straits Times] - 27/02/2025
SkillsFuture to be bolstered further in coming years: PM Wong
This will help workers here grapple with rapid industry shifts.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
Turning untapped buildings into vibrant hubs: How S’pore’s vacant sites become community treasures
The Singapore Land Authority’s efforts to tap into the nation’s pulse have transformed our classic buildings into (…)
[Straits Times] - 27/02/2025
2 cars on fire after accident involving 6 vehicles on PIE near Paya Lebar, no injuries reported
There were no reported injuries.
[Straits Times] - 27/02/2025
Driver with machete and drugs in van nabbed after attempted escape in Admiralty
660 cartons of contraband cigarettes were also found in the suspect's van.
[Straits Times] - 27/02/2025
Drink driver admits to speeding; car hit auxiliary cop who is now in vegetative state
Yoong Kok Kai was driving his Lexus when incident took place in March 2023.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
Government will continue to create good jobs for Singaporeans: PM Wong
Singapore will also press on with industry transformation and keep an eye on its cost competitiveness, he said.
[Straits Times] - 28/02/2025
