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Economic Strategy Review committees release final recommendations to set direction of Singapore’s future growth

Economic Strategy Review committees release final recommendations to set direction of Singapore’s future growth

The committees have released 32 recommendations following engagements with over 7,700 stakeholders, including businesses, unions and workers.

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Commentary: Singapore-New Zealand 'world-first' trade pact is a bold commitment in times of crisis

Commentary: Singapore-New Zealand 'world-first' trade pact is a bold commitment in times of crisis

13/05/2026
Former air force chief faces traffic charges of colliding with woman and toddler in stroller

Former air force chief faces traffic charges of colliding with woman and toddler in stroller

13/05/2026
More pregnant women taking respiratory virus vaccine, but uptake still low

More pregnant women taking respiratory virus vaccine, but uptake still low

13/05/2026

‘Career bridges’, raising wages of AI-resilient work: Economic Strategy Review proposes ways to create good jobs

Singapore cannot hold back on technology, but should be deliberate about ensuring that technology uplifts workers, the Economic Strategy Review committees said.

13/05/2026
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Iran is set to dominate Trump-Xi summit. What else is at stake, and who has the upper hand?

Analysts say expectations for any meaningful reset in Sino-US ties remain tempered - and that the real test will be whether the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump in Beijing produces durable mechanisms.

13/05/2026
Iran says US must accept its peace plan or face 'failure'

Iran says US must accept its peace plan or face 'failure'

13/05/2026
Saudi Arabia, UAE launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened: Reports

Saudi Arabia, UAE launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened: Reports

13/05/2026
Fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low seeks Trump pardon for 1MDB case: Reports

Fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low seeks Trump pardon for 1MDB case: Reports

13/05/2026
Only boys are caned in schools – but what does that teach our daughters?

Only boys are caned in schools – but what does that teach our daughters?

13/05/2026
Commentary: Singapore-New Zealand 'world-first' trade pact is a bold commitment in times of crisis

Commentary: Singapore-New Zealand 'world-first' trade pact is a bold commitment in times of crisis

13/05/2026
Former air force chief faces traffic charges of colliding with woman and toddler in stroller

Former air force chief faces traffic charges of colliding with woman and toddler in stroller

13/05/2026
More pregnant women taking respiratory virus vaccine, but uptake still low

More pregnant women taking respiratory virus vaccine, but uptake still low

13/05/2026
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CNA Correspondent - Speed and strain: The impact of Asia's EV surge
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13/05/2026
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13/05/2026
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Actor Nick Teo shares heartfelt tribute to his mum raising 3 kids alone after his father left the family

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Feeling jealous over your partner's distant past makes little sense, but could signal deeper problems

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Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop collection: What to know about the new collaboration

Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop collection: What to know about the new collaboration

13/05/2026
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12/05/2026
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A tech writer puts Google’s AI to the test as a trip planner

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From Singapore to Western Australia’s remote north: How Bruce Cheung built a successful wagyu business

09/05/2026

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