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Everyone knows the star of PCK: The Musical is Singapore's most famous contractor and his yellow boots, but as for who will sing the supporting roles, auditions start next month.

Parents need to be kept in the loop as the Education Ministry works to cut down on the school curriculum to make it less stressful and more meaningful.

Some 130 handphone shops have been found to be operating without a second-hand dealer licence.

Members of Parliament put aside their business-like postures on Thursday to pay tribute to Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong.

The Press Secretary to Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, Madam Yeong Yoon Ying, has responded to an article that appeared in Hong Kong's South China Morning Post (SCMP) on August 22.

A new pay-as-you-use scheme for utilities will be put in place by May next year.

The Speakers' Corner at Hong Lim Park turned four on Wednesday and one regular speaker marked the occasion with a mini photo exhibition.

Singaporeans are split over the idea of a casino, but many think the pro-family measures will work.

The Army Open House will be back next week - with more than the usual military equipment display, rides and shows.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong highlighted groups of people he did not manage to talk about during his National Day Rally speech.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has announced a new man in charge of overseeing population issues and coordinating the effforts of different ministries.

Singles will soon be able to buy HDB flats of any size on the resale market.

Singles who look after elderly parents also get to enjoy the lower maid levy as part of the pro-family package announced on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong hopes the package of measures to encourage Singaporeans to have more babies will change people's attitudes towards having children and persuade those who can afford it to have more.

Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong says he expects Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to be bold in making changes.

From 1 September, the Police will exempt indoor public talks and public entertainment activities at Speakers' Corner from licensing requirements.

BEIJING : China has welcomed Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's remarks reiterating the island's "One China" policy.

The government's S$300 million incentive package to help boost Singapore's baby population was generally supported by companies and associations.

Government departments which are ready to implement the five-day work week arrangement, can start doing so from 1 September.

A key challenge in this age of globalisation is to give young Singaporeans both "wings" and "roots", said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the National Day Rally on Sunday.

Schools here will be switching to a modular way of teaching the Chinese language.

The MNCs have done it; large Singapore companies have started implementing it; so it is time now for all small and medium enterprises to look at it.

The Singapore government's target of doubling manufacturing output in the next 15 years is achievable, said economists Channel NewsAsia spoke to.

The inaugural National Day Rally speech by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has gone down well with the business community.

Young parents and parents-to-be have cheered the pro-family perks announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National Day Rally speech on Sunday.

Civil servants are eagerly looking forward to their long awaited switch to a five-day work week.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has taken concrete steps to make it easier for Singaporeans to express their views.

ATHENS: The burden is getting heavier and heavier to bear. Mere men and women cannot seem to lift the back-breaking load.

When it comes to the issue of Singapore's branding, it seems only fitting to take into account the opinions of the ultimate "brand manager" - a man who made New York safe even for grandmothers - and not rely too much on "armchair experts".

Just 10 days ago, in his swearing-in speech, he said he would "strive to be a Prime Minister for all Singaporeans".

The Government is taking bold steps to make it easier for families to have children.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has set out his vision of a future of opportunity and promise for Singapore.

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has signalled how the government wants to engage young Singaporeans.

Singapore's education system is set for more reforms in the years ahead, particularly the primary and secondary education.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has thrown down the gauntlet to Singapore's youths.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said his visit to Taiwan last month was in Singapore's national interests.

Singapore paddler Li Jia Wei will play South Korean Kim Kyung-ah for the Olympic women's singles bronze medal on Sunday at 6pm Singapore time.

Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has urged Singaporeans to be upbeat and have confidence in the future.

Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew says the Singapore economy should be able to grow by 4 to 6 percent each year for the next 10 to 15 years.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will deliver his first National Day Rally Speech at the University Cultural Centre at the National University of Singapore this Sunday, 22 August.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will deliver his first National Day Rally speech this Sunday at the University Cultural Centre.

One large group of employees could well have something to cheer about when Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivers his first National Day Rally, come Aug 22.

Singapore's manufacturing sector is in good health, having weathered many crises in the past five years.

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has mapped out the roles for the more senior members of his team.

Thousands of Singaporeans have packed the Marina Waterfront to catch the last of the displays at the fireworks festival.

Newly appointed Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang says one of his priorities is to consolidate the economic growth of Singapore.

Mr Lee Hsien Loong started his first day of work as Prime Minister of Singapore on Friday.

The Istana was abuzz with congratulations on Tuesday evening at the National Day reception.

Singapore has had a "good run," and now is the time to close his chapter, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong has said

As Singapore celebrated its 39th National Day on Monday, the grand celebration also took time to pay tribute to Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong.

The smooth leadership transition in Singapore next week has received a resounding endorsement from the Chinese business community.

After 14 years, Mr Goh Chok Tong delivered his last National Day message on Sunday.

This year's National Day theme of "A Progressive Society" is an apt one as Singapore prepares for a leadership handover, says Information, Communications and the Arts Minister, Dr Lee Boon Yang.

It is clear that Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be Singapore's next prime minister.