Kenneth Tiong urged Singapore to adopt a gold-focused industrial policy, citing rising custody risks and growing central bank demand for bullion. Chee Hong Tat said MAS...
What makes a “good job”? In Parliament on 12 February 2026, WP MP Kenneth Tiong pressed MOM for a clear definition under the Economic Strategy Review....
Singapore will implement a 20 per cent increase in tobacco excise duty from 12 February, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced during his Budget speech. The move...
PM Wong announced higher ComLink+ payouts from the third quarter of 2026, offering S$500 quarterly cash support and additional incentives for progress. He said eligible families...
Singapore is projected to record a fiscal surplus of S$8.6 billion in FY2026, supported by higher investment returns despite increased spending on trade, healthcare, and security-related...
All families with a Singaporean child aged 12 and below in 2026 will receive $500 in Child LifeSG Credits (CLC) per child, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong...
PM Wong has announced a new voluntary CPF life-cycle investment scheme to be launched in 2028, offering low-cost diversified funds to help members seek higher long-term...
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Singapore will maintain defence spending at around 3 per cent of GDP, with room to increase if needed, citing rising global...
The Singapore government will inject S$1 billion (US$792 million) into the Startup SG Equity scheme to strengthen support for not only early-stage startups but also growth-stage...
About 1.4 million Singaporean households will receive S$500 in CDC vouchers in January 2027, alongside enhanced U-Save rebates and cash payments to ease cost pressures announced...
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced measures in Budget 2026 to help Singapore adapt to a fragmented global economy, including tax rebates, enhanced enterprise grants and S$37...
Singapore will raise qualifying salaries for Employment Pass and S Pass holders from 2027, alongside levy changes from 2028, to keep the workforce open to global...
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a S$1.5 billion top-up to the Financial Sector Development Fund in Budget 2026 to boost investor participation in Singapore equities and...
Singapore will form a National AI Council chaired by PM Lawrence Wong to drive AI missions across advanced manufacturing, connectivity, finance and healthcare, aiming to secure...
Singapore will invest S$37 billion under its RIE 2030 plan to strengthen leadership in key industries such as semiconductors and quantum technology, as part of a...
Singapore will grant a 40 per cent corporate income tax rebate for Year of Assessment 2026, with a minimum S$1,500 benefit for eligible firms, as part...
EDAM Entertainment has filed 96 criminal complaints and civil lawsuits in 2025 over malicious online posts targeting South Korean singer and actress IU, with several fines...
Singapore Police are investigating an alleged assault at Lucky Plaza on 8 February 2026 after videos showed a man kicking a woman. Philippine authorities say they...
A hospital in Shaanxi, China, is facing backlash after a livestreamed training session reportedly exposed a female patient’s private parts to as many as 50,000 viewers....
Canada is mourning after eight people were killed in a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. The 18-year-old suspect, who had prior mental health contacts...
A school director in Hat Yai died after being shot during a hostage standoff at a local school on 11 Feb. The teen suspect held over...
President William Lai has called for swift passage of Taiwan’s NT$1.25 trillion defence budget, warning that further delays could affect arms deliveries and international confidence in...
A senior academic from Taiwan’s Chang Jung Christian University has been accused by a woman 30 years his junior of exploiting his authority to pursue an...
Bipartisan US lawmakers are calling for tougher export controls on advanced semiconductor equipment to China, citing national security risks. The move follows reports of China’s progress...
Malaysia registered 55,458 marriages between non-Muslim citizens and foreigners from 2019 to 2025, with Chinese and Vietnamese nationals topping the list, Parliament was told on 10...
Indonesia Corruption Watch says systemic governance failures under President Prabowo Subianto have driven a sharp fall in Indonesia’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index ranking, warning that decades...
Malaysia’s anti-graft chief Azam Baki faces renewed scrutiny over an RM800,000 shareholding in Velocity Capital. He says the shares were declared and disposed of in 2025,...
Fishing and labour groups in Indonesia have urged urgent government action, warning that environmental degradation and climate change are driving forced migration and labour exploitation, particularly...
A Taiwanese doctor’s quick judgment saved a 12-year-old boy’s life after what appeared to be a common flu turned out to be toxic shock syndrome. The...
Malaysian police have released the headshots of six wanted suspects, including a 23-year-old alleged ringleader, after dismantling an organised crime syndicate involved in online sexual extortion...
