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21 Dec 2009
• Tiger files IPO prospectus with MAS
• 264,000 workers committed to SPUR in last one year: Manpower Minister Gan
• Massive recovery of employment market not expected next year


12 Dec 2009
• Chiam See Tong marks 25 years as MP
• Prof Thio sets out the role of Singapore's justice system


11 Dec 2009
• Singapore Biennale 2011 to open specific sites for artists to create their work


09 Dec 2009
• S'pore firms plan to spend more to protect critical information
• Virtual search for Ris and The Little Nyonya


07 Dec 2009
• Health Minister considering allowing Medisave to be used for health screening
• Five companies act as YOG official supporters


05 Dec 2009
• Desex in the City campaign seeks to reduce number of unwanted animals


04 Dec 2009
• Japan Land says no conflict of interest for board members
• Finance ministry, REACH hold first dialogue session for Budget 2010


03 Dec 2009
• PM Lee says teaching of Chinese needs to cater to range of abilities


02 Dec 2009
• Average monthly household expenditure for 2007/2008 up 2.7% vs 2002/2003


01 Dec 2009
• Mixed reactions to PM's proposal of one-day cool-off before Polling Day
• PM Lee proposes extra day of non-campaigning before Polling Day


30 Nov 2009
• Finance Ministry launches Budget 2010 Feedback Exercise
• Health Ministry wants public input on next year's budget


24 Nov 2009
• New immigrants may need to sit for citizenship tests in future


23 Nov 2009
• SAF amendment bill passed in Parliament
• HDB projects 10,000-12,000 new flats needed annually over next 5 years
• Proposed changes to Moneylenders Bill to enhance penalties for loansharking
• MOE, IDA, Microsoft launch workshop to promote positive Internet use
• APEC delegates upbeat and hopeful about future, says George Yeo


22 Nov 2009
• More plans to keep senior citizens wired to Internet


20 Nov 2009
• Concerns over demand and supply of HDB flats to be raised in Parliament
• Tiger Airways says outlook bright for low cost carriers


18 Nov 2009
• IRAS to raise annual values of HDB flats


13 Nov 2009
• Singapore complies with OECD tax standards


12 Nov 2009
• Fair risk, fair returns will attract infrastructure investments


11 Nov 2009
• S'pore set to be removed from OECD grey list


10 Nov 2009
• Business leaders say funding schemes need to be tweaked for SMEs to grow


08 Nov 2009
• Four blocks in Bukit Merah View to undergo Selective EnBloc Redevelopment


05 Nov 2009
• LMA Int'l Q3 profit falls 21% to US$2.3m on weak economic environment


04 Nov 2009
• Coach operators face stiff competition from budget carriers


03 Nov 2009
• New opposition candidate expected in Potong Pasir


02 Nov 2009
• Tharman says crisis shows importance of working together in hard times
• Firms see opportunity in billions being pumped into cyber security industry


01 Nov 2009
• Some promising PAP candidates identified for next election: PM Lee


31 Oct 2009
• NUS gears up to take on the world


30 Oct 2009
• MUIS awaits confirmation from 360 successful haj applicants


28 Oct 2009
• MOE to review initiatives and give more help to keep students in school


23 Oct 2009
• YOG are not just "friendship games", says Teo Ser Luck


22 Oct 2009
• New Singapore Business Golf League starts next month


21 Oct 2009
• STB hopes to attract more high net worth individuals to Singapore


20 Oct 2009
• More lots, higher priority for regular users as part of Park & Ride Scheme revamp
• 136 youths arrested for loanshark-related activities, half were students


19 Oct 2009
• A-REIT to distribute 3.48 cents per unit for Q2, down 13.2% on-year
• S'pore committed to Standard for exchange of tax information: Tharman
• MDA is still studying how best to regulate the pay-TV market
• Malaysia gives Singapore's ISD access to Mas Selamat
• Expansionary budget to be expected for 2010, says Finance Minister
• Enhance productivity & skills to protect jobs when Jobs Credit ends: Tharman
• No cap to employers' liability for foreign domestic worker's medical bills: MOM
• Opportunities for more S'pore firms to be involved in projects in Tianjin Eco-city


16 Oct 2009
• Parliament will debate questions over EPL rights, standards of local pageants


13 Oct 2009
• Analysts expect S'pore to phase out Special-Risk Sharing Initiative
• Jobs Credit Scheme to be extended by 6 months on stepped-down rate


11 Oct 2009
• Employers hope Jobs Credit scheme will be extended another 6 months


10 Oct 2009
• Rice distributed to 700 needy families in North West district
• Asia AutoSalon show to boost Singapore as regional auto tuning hub


08 Oct 2009
• S'pore having more production tie-ups with big names in global media industry


07 Oct 2009
• Grassroots advisors will explain upgrading programme benefits: Minister Mah


05 Oct 2009
• Illegal cigarette syndicates using budget hotels to store and sell goods
• Ministers, MPs in North-East District help raise S$400,000 for charity


03 Oct 2009
• Six blocks in opposition-held Hougang selected for lift upgrading
• Residents from Jalan Rumah Tinggi benefit from lift upgrading


02 Oct 2009
• High-level group to review progress of Malay-Muslim community


27 Sep 2009
• Tampines Changkat welcomes new citizens with free vouchers for language courses
• Brisk walking clubs aim to recruit 100,000 members in 3 years


26 Sep 2009
• Temporary foreign workers' dorm in Serangoon to open in Nov


24 Sep 2009
• Motor Racing: Nakajima drives for his future


23 Sep 2009
• REACH sets up three new policy workgroups


22 Sep 2009
• Employers will know by mid-Oct if Jobs Credit Scheme will be extended


15 Sep 2009
• Strict social safeguards in place to protect against social ills of gambling
• Copyright Amendment Bill passed in Parliament
• MAS says no need to implement regulations to limit liability in credit card fraud
• HDB to review if target group for Lease Buyback Scheme needs to be expanded


14 Sep 2009
• Value for money remains key consideration for govt procurement
• 6,600 summonses issued to motorists in first 6 months of this year
• HDB caters to 8 out of 10 S'poreans to suit different budgets & needs
• Measures taken to cool property speculation


12 Sep 2009
• PAP Community Foundation to expand childcare centres, raise teachers' pay
• MOH funds 17 voluntary welfare organisations S$2.2m


11 Sep 2009
• MPs table questions on HDB arrears, youth suicide rates


10 Sep 2009
• Charities can outsource corporate functions to third-party service providers
• Tiger Airways resumes Singapore-Hat Yai service
• Singapore's 40 Richest


09 Sep 2009
• Budget hotel in Little India put up for sale by auction


08 Sep 2009
• S'pore on track to meeting OECD's int'l tax standard requirements
• Tiger Airways sets up customers taskforce


07 Sep 2009
• Experts unsure if promising employment outlook is sustainable
• Air travellers can now purchase tickets for Jetstar flights via mobile phones


03 Sep 2009
• Experts say use of new media in S'pore likely to become more prevalent


02 Sep 2009
• Tiger Airways to increase flights to Chennai, India
• Migrant Workers Centre officially opens at Rangoon Road


01 Sep 2009
• S'pore sets aside nearly $100m budget to host year-long APEC meetings
• Singapore's resilient and sound says IMF while offering improvements


29 Aug 2009
• "The Perfect Meal" served to President Nathan & guests


20 Aug 2009
• Observers say race, religion will continue to shape Singapore's politics
• Jetstar Asia expands fleet and routes to keep up with competition
• MOF to implement new procurement training framework
• Health Ministry planning major push in palliative care
• MOH to look into how to cater to increasing demand of home healthcare


19 Aug 2009
• Vigorous debate on nation-building tenets
• Govt accountable in actions, has worked towards non-discrimination
• 172 file for parent maintenance in last 12 months
• Number of assaults on prison inmates up over last 5 years
• Jetstar to increase capacity in Singapore
• New National Youth Council focuses on promoting active youth citizenry
• S'pore's ComCare fund will eventually be topped up to S$1b: MCYS
• Labour market likely to remain soft this year
• Tharman says Temasek CEO should ideally be a Singaporean


18 Aug 2009
• Parliament debates nation-building tenets enshrined in Pledge
• Tighter measures for companies who transport workers in lorries
• Law amended to make it easier for returning lawyers to practise
• 1 in 3 govt tenders not awarded to lowest bidder, says Lim Hwee Hua
• No cut in GST even if economy worsens
• Finance Minister says no deadline to find Temasek CEO


17 Aug 2009
• Questions on Goodyear leaving Temasek to be asked in Parliament
• NDP rally a timely reminder on need to uphold religious harmony, say observers


16 Aug 2009
• MPs agree with PM's comments on Singapore's racial and religious harmony
• PM Lee speaks of principles of engagement in the religious sphere
• PM Lee to address Singapore's challenges in National Day Rally speech


14 Aug 2009
• Businesses hope PM's speech will provide guidelines on economic outlook
• State of economy one of key topics at National Day Rally


13 Aug 2009
• Govt accepts nine public proposals on draft GST amendments


08 Aug 2009
• PM Lee calls for unity to face challenges ahead


07 Aug 2009
• A cappella, mass choral singing at NDP 2009
• Natural Cool slips into the red in fiscal first half
• ECS Q2 profit up 11.5%


06 Aug 2009
• REACH survey shows Singaporeans worried about rising costs of living


03 Aug 2009
• Singapore Flyer among popular spots to catch NDP
• Singapore MPs to discuss ASEAN Charter with other parliamentarians at ASEAN meeting


31 Jul 2009
• On the frontline of government's e-engagement


30 Jul 2009
• 16 bus operators fined for alleged price fixing on express fares to Malaysia
• Third round of Jobs Credit to be paid out on Sep 30


23 Jul 2009
• NTUC's recreational arm abandons plan for S$45m resort devt in Sentosa


21 Jul 2009
• PAP Women's Wing to make study trip to M'sia to discuss challenges facing women


20 Jul 2009
• More elderly apply to Tribunal for Maintenance of Parents for financial support
• Measures to enhance retraining of workers effective in reducing retrenchments
• Parliament passes new CPF Life plan with aim of celebrating longevity
• Reputation of 10 financial institutions hit by MAS' ban, says Lim Hng Kiang
• MAS did all it could to manage financial institutions, says Trade & Industry Minister


17 Jul 2009
• Hotels step up security following Jakarta bombings


16 Jul 2009
• NMPs officially appointed by President Nathan


14 Jul 2009
• Resorts World at Sentosa to stage first event in December
• Tiger Airways resumes flight to Krabi, Thailand


13 Jul 2009
• Minority shareholders of CK Tang to appeal de-listing proposal to SGX, MAS
• SCCCI organises business mission to Guangdong
• AirAsia adds new routes to Singapore


12 Jul 2009
• Number of applications for financial assistance stabilises in Q2


10 Jul 2009
• S'pore, France to sign protocol to incorporate standard tax guidelines into DTA
• Over 6,000 gather to celebrate Singapore's success in hosting AYG


09 Jul 2009
• Public's views sought on new Coroners Bill


08 Jul 2009
• Asian Youth Games: Shooters not flops, says Chng


07 Jul 2009
• More coming forward to serve as NMPs since scheme started in 1990
• Kum Hong, Gautam out, but will continue to serve
• A brand new slate of NMPs in the House
• Paulin Tay Straughan, Calvin Cheng confirm NMP appointment


04 Jul 2009
• PAP Women's Wing must see its work as a long term effort for nation: PM Lee


03 Jul 2009
• Singapore labour market to remain soft
• MOE seeks feedback on draft laws regulating private education


02 Jul 2009
• MP Seng Han Thong back at Meet-the-People session


29 Jun 2009
• CDCs see 40% increase in households seeking help
• Number of PMET job seekers rises 123% in South West District


27 Jun 2009
• Mendaki to increase budget expenditure by S$2m


26 Jun 2009
• MOF releases list of Economic Strategies Committee members


25 Jun 2009
• Resorts World at Sentosa cuts expected visitor arrivals
• Mas Selamat not extradited to S'pore due to security reasons


24 Jun 2009
• S$26m construction work for museum galleries awarded without competition


23 Jun 2009
• Employers to receive S$900m in second payment of Jobs Credit


22 Jun 2009
• 48 South East CDC council members get appointment letters from SM Goh
• Finance Ministry seeks feedback on Income Tax (Amendment) Bill


21 Jun 2009
• PM Lee urges citizens to do their best to get through downturn together


20 Jun 2009
• New two-storey Geylang Serai market set to open on July 13
• Seng Han Thong to resume work after recovering from attack


19 Jun 2009
• Disabled librarian takes on three-day journey around S'pore for charity


18 Jun 2009
• Survey shows business sentiment up, more expats moving to S'pore


17 Jun 2009
• MM Lee offers condolences to widow of late MP Sia Kah Hui


16 Jun 2009
• Singapore's strategy to help workers cope with downturn works
• MP Charles Chong speaks about integrating new migrants
• Older jobseekers cite qualifications, skills as obstacles


14 Jun 2009
• Town council report not meant to be ranking exercise


11 Jun 2009
• Some Asia Pacific countries may risk losing out on aid funds


09 Jun 2009
• Bread and butter issues top concerns in feedback to REACH
• MP Seng Han Thong speaks of his ordeal in Petir article


08 Jun 2009
• 46 names submitted for appointment as NMPs


07 Jun 2009
• SM Goh makes four-day official visit to Myanmar


05 Jun 2009
• CommunicAsia sees 16% drop in number of participating firms, exhibition space
• CommunicAsia sees 16% drop in participating firms, exhibition space
• Torch for inaugural Asian Youth Games unveiled


04 Jun 2009
• Observers say Singapore's future political system will be shaped by global trends
• Jetstar Asia gets approval to add 3 more weekly flights between S'pore, Manila


03 Jun 2009
• Electoral changes not a test of popularity of the system, says PM Lee
• Unions support latest wage guidelines but express concern about jobs
• German Chamber welcomes NWC's recommendations
• Finance Ministry consults public on draft GST Amendment Bill
• World's largest oil firms to deliver over US$375b worth of investments this year


29 May 2009
• MPs reminded not to rely on unsubstantiated allegations when speaking in Parliament
• MPs wrap up 5-day debate on President's Address
• Keppel Corp appoints lawyer Alvin Yeo to board of directors from 1 June
• NEA steps up hygiene measures; temp markets operators to be licensed


28 May 2009
• Analysts say changes to electoral system will help strengthen parliamentary system
• Changes to electoral system not aimed at keeping PAP in power
• Work Support Programme may be extended to cover needy Singaporeans with jobs
• S’pore to amend tax laws in line with international standards
• Unrealistic for Temasek to always outperform or avoid losses, says Finance Minister


27 May 2009
• MPs moot measures to help S’poreans in bad times
• Changes to electoral system to encourage wider range of views in Parliament


26 May 2009
• PAP MPs rebut Low Thia Khiang's views on role of opposition party
• MP Cynthia Phua calls for review of family and child protection laws


25 May 2009
• C K Tang sees net loss widen to S$5.6m for full year ended 31 March
• Spending on groceries rises as Singaporeans eat out less
• MPs suggest changes to political system to make it more robust
• MPs urge S'poreans to seize opportunities amid adversity
• MP Michael Palmer to kick off debate on Presidential Address to Parliament


24 May 2009
• SM Goh suggests committee to plan new capabilities needed for S'pore


23 May 2009
• Strong defence gives SAF confidence to build better future during difficult times


22 May 2009
• Singapore to strengthen position as financial centre


21 May 2009
• Govt to step up efforts to recruit more people into the Civil Service
• Investment in maritime, aviation sectors to continue amid recession
• Singapore as a living laboratory for solar energy
• New healthcare graduate award to be introduced


20 May 2009
• Govt to start long-term planning for Singapore with Concept Plan 2011


19 May 2009
• 3 universities receive S$22m innovation grant to boost entrepreneurship
• MOM focuses attention on developing globally competitive workforce
• MCYS committed to supporting Singaporeans through trying times
• More degree courses to be offered in polytechnics
• Lim Boon Heng says S'pore takes "whole-of-government" approach to ageing


18 May 2009
• New uni, institute to be set up to boost higher education
• President Nathan says S'pore's well-prepared for financial crisis
• Jetstar Asia launches new ticketing arrangement with Qantas
• Log on, share views on president's address in Parliament


15 May 2009
• First-term MPs head 8 of 10 GPCs
• Beatrice Chia: Dangerous? I'm flattered
• Questions over Siew Kum Hong's role as AWARE 'legal adviser'
• Tough two-and-a-half years as an MP, says Mdm Halimah


14 May 2009
• Singapore sets up Olympic Pathway Programme to boost medal chances
• Table tennis saga continues with coach Liu getting more support
• Time to tweak NMP nomination process


13 May 2009
• Online petition asks for STTA president's removal over coach saga
• SBS Transit records 22% on-year increase in net profit for Q1 2009
• Bosch sets up its Asia Pacific R&D and sales headquarters in S'pore
• Air Market Express turns to warehousing services to beat global downturn


12 May 2009
• AYG medal design unveiled


11 May 2009
• NMP applications close


09 May 2009
• Singapore Buddhist community celebrates Vesak Day


08 May 2009
• Politicians, community leaders welcome Mas Selamat's arrest
• President SR Nathan to visit Japan


07 May 2009
• President of NKorean Parliament Kim Yong Nam calls on President Nathan
• NTUC, business and arts communities put up names for NMP
• Commercial vehicles to get 30% road tax rebate for one year starting July


04 May 2009
• Survey shows S'poreans would take 42% pay cut
• How to lose an EGM vote


03 May 2009
• Past S'pore Olympians could have streets, stadiums named after them


01 May 2009
• Employers welcome government's move to expand SPUR


29 Apr 2009
• SSC sets up committee to oversee swine flu precautions for Asian Youth Games
• Singapore sends diverse contingent to Cannes


28 Apr 2009
• Private education sector sees growing demand amid economic downturn


24 Apr 2009
• Still no dividend payout for Genting shareholders


23 Apr 2009
• Mark Fairwhale opens first SEA store in S'pore
• Tiger Airways wins case against Swissport for breach of contract


21 Apr 2009
• 9-in-10 companies in S'pore say they make use of the Jobs Credit Scheme


20 Apr 2009
• Citizens hope govt will be transparent in implementing new public order law


19 Apr 2009
• MP Denise Phua says food sellers have moral duty to sell clean, safe food


18 Apr 2009
• PM Lee celebrates Indian New Year with residents
• Tour package prices down by 15% with more economy offers


17 Apr 2009
• NMP Gautam Banerjee confirms applying for second term
• Former Ren Ci CEO Ming Yi approved several loans to staff


16 Apr 2009
• Ming Yi approves S$60,000 loan to MP Ong Seh Hong
• Law Minister says Public Order Act restrictions protect victims, law enforcers
• Women's advocacy group Aware picks new president


15 Apr 2009
• S'pore Pavilion at 53rd Venice Biennale resurrects golden era of films
• Government-backed loans hit monthly record high in March


14 Apr 2009
• Parliament passes Bill to corporatise Changi Airport


13 Apr 2009
• Parliament passes new Bill to manage law and order
• Parliament prorogued, to reconvene with President's Address on 18 May
• MRT stations on track to have screen doors on all platforms by 2012
• Govt won't intervene as loans still available to property developers
• SAF allowed three officers to be prematurely released from their bonds since 2000


12 Apr 2009
• Travellers returning from Thailand describe situation in Pattaya, Bangkok


09 Apr 2009
• MPs to ask questions relating to impact of economic crisis


08 Apr 2009
• Orchard Central on track to open in June
• IRAS reduces Annual Values of over 115,000 private properties in Q1


07 Apr 2009
• Ang Mo Kio GRC MP Lee Bee Wah shares plans for Nee Soon South
• Kidney donors to be reimbursed through third party


06 Apr 2009
• NKF reports biggest budget deficit in 10 years


05 Apr 2009
• Singapore's Parliament calls for submission of names for NMPs


02 Apr 2009
• AT&T to invest US$1b to expand its overseas portfolio
• Manpower Ministry steps up against errant employers


31 Mar 2009
• AirAsia to increase daily flights to and from Singapore in 2 years


29 Mar 2009
• S'poreans can soon use Medisave for overseas non-urgent hospitalisation


28 Mar 2009
• MP Fatimah Lateef speaks up


27 Mar 2009
• Teo Chee Hean says he will continue to take care of civil service
• Privilege to contribute to Singapore's progress, says Lee Boon Yang
• PM Lee pays tribute to Dr Lee Boon Yang
• Golf: Tiger Woods may play in Singapore Open


26 Mar 2009
• More firms turn to digital marketing as advertising budgets shrink
• Three men arrested for pickpocketing and cheating


25 Mar 2009
• SMEs need to rethink HR approach to draw staff
• 25,000 mentally-ill patients in S'pore, with 10% in institutions


24 Mar 2009
• S'pore to allow reimbursement for altruistic living organ donations
• 3% of students on local scholarship get it terminated
• Singapore cannot accept Rohingya refugees
• MOH increasing number of subsidised beds to cope with rising demand
• ASEAN human rights body to build up own practices
• Govt reviewing ways to strengthen regulatory framework for housing agents
• Charles Goodyear identified as potential Temasek CEO in 2007


23 Mar 2009
• ION Orchard mall to open in July 2009
• Govt expects lower returns on asset investments over next 20 years
• MAS completes structured products probe
• MPs want more details on how reimbursement for living organ donations will work
• Public Order Act introduced to examine new realities in managing security
• Registration for private schools under new laws to start year-end
• Govt announces relaxation to Internet election advertising rules
• Approved loans under govt schemes in 1Q 2009 more than tripled on-year


22 Mar 2009
• CDAC increases budget to S$23.2m to help 64,000 beneficiaries


21 Mar 2009
• Foreign Minister George Yeo to visit Russia and UK


20 Mar 2009
• Recession-related issues to be discussed in Parliament on Monday


19 Mar 2009
• Man apologises to MP Phua for referring to autistic son


17 Mar 2009
• Man who allegedly threatened MP says he wouldn't dare to hurt her
• Preparations for Asian Youth Games remain on track
• Sentosa grants 15% rental rebate to tenants


16 Mar 2009
• Accused who allegedly threatened MP called officers "cowards"


15 Mar 2009
• Wellness Programme for elderly to be extended islandwide


14 Mar 2009
• Number of dengue cases in S'pore down in last few weeks


13 Mar 2009
• MP Denise Phua takes the stand in trial of Ng Kim Ngweng
• Man who allegedly set MP on fire remanded at IMH


12 Mar 2009
• President Nathan takes final step to allow govt to draw on reserves
• Foreign Minister George Yeo to lead delegation to Brunei
• President Nathan on state visit to Oman, Qatar and UAE
• Accused who allegedly threatened MP called PMO, Istana
• Some parents not keen on idea of 18-year-olds in stock market


11 Mar 2009
• Chinese, Malay, Indian heritage centres get $30m funding boost
• 12,000 people expected to attend Singapore Day in London


10 Mar 2009
• Shaw Centre risks losing tenants to upcoming malls
• More stringent rules for Singapore's private schools soon
• SATS launches low-cost ground handling unit
• Elderly residents in Paya Lebar get "health buddies"
• Natural Cool opens S$30m corporate headquarters despite recession
• 7-year-old girl who survived 4-storey fall, recovering
• UAE's deputy prime minister meets President Nathan, PM Lee


09 Mar 2009
• Weaker demand, gloomy economic outlook may see industrial rentals fall
• Netball: Singapore's netball team competing in Australian league
• Review support for foreign students
• 7-year-old girl survives after falling 4 storeys onto a concrete floor


08 Mar 2009
• Beach netball event at Sentosa sees 60 teams, 360 participants competing
• Malaysia to unveil new economic stimulus plan


05 Mar 2009
• More government-backed loans approved, easing credit for companies
• Asian IT spending to grow, places them in better position to resist downturn


04 Mar 2009
• More Family Service Centres to be built to cope with rising demand
• Case against man who allegedly threatened MP Denise Phua postponed


03 Mar 2009
• Troubled US insurer AIG forms general insurance company, AIU Holdings


02 Mar 2009
• Asian Youth Games to broadcast events via Web
• Developers need to launch properties to avoid holding costs
• Revised registers of electors open for inspection on 3 March
• Zuellig Pharma opens S$40m logistics headquarters in Singapore
• AirAsia launches new routes between S'pore and 4 destinations in Indonesia


01 Mar 2009
• Tiger Airways commences flights to Kota Kinabalu
• Workers, employers urged to have sense of balance when dealing with retrenchments


28 Feb 2009
• SM Goh urges S'poreans not to make sending parents to elder homes a trend
• Workfare Income Supplement to be distributed in March


26 Feb 2009
• Accor opens new Singapore hotel, plans to launch another in 2011


25 Feb 2009
• High-end Formula 1 hospitality packages selling well


24 Feb 2009
• Financial industry cuts back on lavish treats


23 Feb 2009
• Jack Neo produces English TV drama series for okto


22 Feb 2009
• Fighting recession is like playing football


21 Feb 2009
• Judge sends jail term message to 'dirty old men'
• Retailers try new tactic to lure shoppers


20 Feb 2009
• Mixed views on whether taxi fares should come down
• IRAS seeks feedback on simplified tax framework


19 Feb 2009
• Mixed reactions to public transport fare changes


18 Feb 2009
• Public Transport Council expected to decide on new fares soon


17 Feb 2009
• Singapore Arts Festival to lower ticket prices this year
• Use of reserves gives confidence to Budget measures, says President Nathan
• MPs hope for 3 to 10 cent cuts for bus & train fare adjustments


16 Feb 2009
• Parliament vandal acquitted as he is mentally unfit
• Residential rentals set to slide further as companies cut costs
• Insurance company Great Eastern signs on as co-title sponsor of S.League
• New uniforms for Singapore Customs officers at all entry checkpoints
• Economic downturn unlikely to affect entry trends of students into law schools
• MPs say MOH review should include overseas Singaporeans


14 Feb 2009
• Lim Boon Heng says govt schemes are safer bets during difficult economic times
• 50 volunteers training as doping control officers for YOG


13 Feb 2009
• Community Mediation Centre sees 5-fold increase in cases over past 10 years
• Singapore acts to lure overseas-trained lawyers back home
• Almost half of smaller firms suffering cash flow problems
• MOM, industry partners drafting new plan for workplace safety
• CPF LIFE plans reduced from 12 to four
• MOM takes 3-pronged approach to help workers & firms weather downturn


12 Feb 2009
• Independent, secure S'pore a product of prudent, steady defence investments
• SBS Transit see net profit fall 18.9% in 2008 on higher operating expenses
• Circle Line Stage 3 to open on May 30 this year
• Physical Training Phase for NS enlistees extended
• Singapore to join anti-piracy efforts in Gulf of Aden


11 Feb 2009
• More childcare, kindergarten subsidies for low-income households
• MCYS says preparations for YOG are on track to meet 2010 deadline
• Family Service Centres get S$16m boost, new volunteerism initiative to be launched
• S$77m boost in ComCare programmes to help needy Singaporeans
• Budget Terminal to go green with solar roof panels that generate electricity
• SPRING Singapore says credit situation for firms improving
• MOE to recruit another 3,000 teachers this year


10 Feb 2009
• Singapore not a tax haven, says Finance Ministry
• Sovereign wealth funds should not cave to pressure to invest domestically
• PSLE a necessary part of Singapore's education system, says Education Minister
• Tiger Airways gains access to Indonesian market
• Finance Ministry to introduce public sector annual report in 2010
• MOE to triple budget for financial assistance schemes in 2009
• Temasek's investment portfolio down 31% to S$127 billion as of 30 Nov 08
• Number of Muslim patients who received organ transplants doubles


09 Feb 2009
• Over 360 people detained under Criminal Law Act in last 5 years
• Industry players expect more business travellers to take budget flights
• More help for SMEs to get access to trade credit insurance & reduce costs
• Stiffer penalties for litterbugs
• Medisave withdrawal limits raised for surgery
• Trade Minister says S'pore poised to weather downturn
• Singapore to roll out $90m plan to boost tourism
• Efforts to save costs and resources stepped up
• More bite in Consumer Protection Fair Trading Act against timeshare merchants
• New formula for calculating electricity tariffs to reduce volatility
• No-frills housing please, say some MPs


06 Feb 2009
• HDB will not scale back on upgrading works despite downturn
• MM Lee explains Singapore's long-term investment horizon
• Govt sets aside S$230m for Singapore Media Fusion initiative
• Govt unveils measures to support home ownership even in hard times
• S'pore govt to spend billions of dollars on infrastructural projects
• HDB help for homeowners affected by recession
• Foreign Minister updates Parliament on ties with Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand
• S'pore will aim to resist protectionism at APEC
• HDB to accept applications for Lease Buyback Scheme from Mar 1


05 Feb 2009
• Budget meant to have multiplier effect on whole economy
• Dipping into reserves needed to deal from position of strength
• No credible information of whereabouts of Mas Selamat Kastari
• Loanshark harassment cases up in 2008
• MAS to issue guidelines for fair dealing by end March
• Saving jobs will have bigger impact in boosting Singapore economy
• 20,513 took up Singapore citizenship in 2008
• SFC launches two new funds to help filmmakers defray costs


04 Feb 2009
• Repeated calls for GST cuts and help for SMEs in Budget debates
• MPs ask for more help for households
• GIC's investment allocation strategy has shifted towards higher risk investments
• NTUC Chief says Jobs Credit scheme saves jobs & workers' CPF
• Internet not an effective self-regulated regime, says MICA
• GIC's investments decline in value in wake of global financial meltdown


03 Feb 2009
• Jobs Credit Scheme, Corporate Tax Cuts ranked as important initiatives
• New detention centre at Changi Prison to be completed in 5 years
• Tough questions asked about effectiveness of Jobs Credit scheme
• MPs welcome move to use reserves but warn against setting a precedence
• Companies could use more direct help from the government
• Sports Hub consortium having difficulty finding funds to start project
• MPs kick off Budget debate with calls for efforts to help S'poreans survive crisis
• The needy still lack awareness on help schemes


02 Feb 2009
• Organisers of Youth Olympic Games confident of meeting S$50m sponsorship target
• S'pore's Budget creative but businesses need to play their part too
• DTZ Research says property inventory may take 5.5 years to clear
• REDAS says more developers to pass tax savings on to tenants


31 Jan 2009
• President Nathan calls on S'poreans to rally together to overcome recession


30 Jan 2009
• Starhill Global REIT reports 10.1% on-year rise in 4Q 2008 DPU
• MOF holds inter-school debate to promote Budget awareness
• EDB's survey shows poor business sentiment in manufacturing and services sectors
• Social Service Hub in Tiong Bahru to open on February 18
• NTUC expecting bigger retrenchments from electronics sector


29 Jan 2009
• CapitaLand to give back S$41.5m in rental rebates to existing mall tenants
• Taxi companies to pass on 30% road tax rebate to cabbies
• Labour movement aims to keep job losses below 29,000 this year


28 Jan 2009
• Jobs Credit scheme may help lessen impact of job cuts


27 Jan 2009
• President Nathan urges S'poreans to rally behind govt to tackle downturn
• S$4.5b to be spent in next 10 years to revamp primary school system
• Tourists account for 40% of total museum visitors in 2008


26 Jan 2009
• PM Lee says impact of Budget to be assessed before considering off-Budget measures


25 Jan 2009
• Production firms welcome S$230m Media Fusion Fund to develop industry
• PM Lee urges S'poreans to pull together to weather crisis


24 Jan 2009
• Extra S$15m funding spells relief for charities hit by downturn
• Additional S$150m given to SPUR programme to help retrain professionals
• Concerns over tight bank loan criteria and other issues dominate Budget feedback forum


23 Jan 2009
• Economists say Singapore can afford to draw from past reserves
• Property-related Budget measures are deemed developer-friendly
• 142,000 companies here eligible for enhanced loan schemes
• SMEs, employees welcome Jobs Credit scheme
• Labour movement says Budget 2009 is an injection of trust, confidence


22 Jan 2009
• PwC says lower corporate tax will help Singapore's competitiveness
• 15% rental rebate for tenants of HDB, JTC, SLA commercial, industrial properties
• Singaporeans encouraged by generous Resilience Package
• MPs say Budget is bold and decisive
• Mixed reactions to Singapore Budget
• SMEs say Jobs Credit scheme will help them retain workers
• More help for low income families in economic downturn
• S$4.4b to be spent on country's infrastructure, government projects
• Larger tax deductions for donations; extra funding to charities
• Singapore taps into reserves for first time to handle crisis
• Govt to give S$2.6b to households and community welfare groups
• 20% personal income tax rebate, 40% property tax rebate
• S'pore introduces incentives for companies to anchor in Asia
• Singapore govt to spend S$2.6b to enhance business cash-flow
• Singapore government to spend S$5.8b to stimulate bank lending
• Government to lower tax burden for businesses
• Singapore taps reserves for S$20.5b economic stimulus plan
• Will Govt dip deep into reserves?


21 Jan 2009
• PM Lee says S'pore will not have an ordinary Budget
• MNCs hoping for assistance in this year's Budget
• Unionists, economists hope budget will do more for sandwiched class


20 Jan 2009
• Budget measures to support SMEs likely to be different this year
• Finance Minister to deliver Budget Statement on Thursday
• Singapore seen unveiling anti-recession budget


19 Jan 2009
• Upcoming Singapore budget seen as historic by economists
• Govt will not lend directly to companies amid credit squeeze


18 Jan 2009
• Needy residents get help ahead of Budget measures
• Singapore govt may dip into reserves


16 Jan 2009
• Bank financing, cost reduction remain as key concerns for SMEs


07 Jan 2009
• Economists say NWC should address wage cut in current economic climate


05 Jan 2009
• Tax cuts, rebates top Budget wishlist for many audit firms


02 Jan 2009
• Labour leaders worried about falling economic numbers


31 Dec 2008
• Observers say PM's New Year message helps to manage expectations
• S'pore economy grew 1.5% in 2008, next year's prospects appear difficult


24 Dec 2008
• Employers & workers brace for sharp downturn in first half of 2009


21 Dec 2008
• CDAC revises eligibility criteria for Skills Training programme


15 Dec 2008
• Economists expect positive growth for some countries in Asian region


12 Dec 2008
• HDB brings forward some projects to help smaller contractors
• Changes to Criminal Procedure Code to be discussed during Budget debate


11 Dec 2008
• Labour chief urges more companies to take up SPUR


01 Dec 2008
• Companies to gain from SPUR which kicks off on Monday


28 Nov 2008
• PM Lee says downturn will be protracted, but no reason to panic


25 Nov 2008
• Singaporeans welcome move by Civil Service to cut pay
• PM Lee assures S'poreans they are not alone in coping with downturn


22 Nov 2008
• Reactions to govt's help measures range from "timely" to "cautious"


21 Nov 2008
• Employers and workers welcome SPUR scheme
• Government will not reduce GST in 2009 Budget
• S'pore govt allocates S$600 million over 2 yrs for skills upgrading programme
• Budget to be announced on Jan 22
• IE Singapore further lowers forecast for NODX growth


20 Nov 2008
• Experts hope for stimulus package for property market in Budget


18 Nov 2008
• MOM to embark on two key strategies to help companies and workers
• Income Tax Act enhanced to better achieve economic, social objectives
• Singapore's FY08 budget deficit to swell


17 Nov 2008
• Business community welcomes move to bring forward Budget statement
• Experts say targeted training will help in downturn


16 Nov 2008
• Businesses welcome credit support from government
• Singapore's Budget Statement brought forward to Jan 2009


15 Nov 2008
• Announcements soon on help measures for businesses, individuals


13 Nov 2008
• Job security and help to cope with downturn tops pre-Budget dialogue


10 Nov 2008
• Singapore firms say help is needed even before next Budget


09 Nov 2008
• S'pore has enough reserves to see country through crisis
• Businesses to get help with cash-flow, costs in Budget 2009


07 Nov 2008
• Economists say government could increase spending by S$10b


06 Nov 2008
• Singaporeans can expect next year's budget to be expansionary


20 Oct 2008
• Govt expenditure to increase by 3% of GDP in five years' time

 


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