Straits Bulletin – Page 10 – News from Singapore to You

Presidential Election Writ Issued; Nominations on Aug 22, Polling Day on Sep 1

Key Candidates Announced for Singapore’s 2023 Presidential Election Singapore’s Presidential Election will take place on September 1, 2023, if more than one candidate qualifies to...

Singapore Downgrades 2023 Export Forecasts Again on Worse-than-Expected Performance

Weak Global Demand Leads to Revised Export Projections for 2023 Singapore has revised its export forecasts for 2023 due to weaker-than-expected trade performance, primarily driven...

Platform Workers Are Spending More Than They Earn; Savings in ‘Unhealthy Range’: DBS Study

DBS study highlights the financial strain faced by platform workers amidst rising living costs. A recent DBS study reveals that platform workers, such as delivery...

Important to Strike a Balance with Greater Contestation of Ideas: DPM Wong

DPM Lawrence Wong emphasizes the challenge of policy-making in an environment of increased political contestation. Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized the increasing difficulty of...

Housekeeper, Porter Added to Jobs List Where Firms Can Hire Non-Traditional Work Permit Holders

Singapore expands the Non-Traditional Source Occupation List to assist businesses with manpower challenges. Starting from September 1, licensed hotels in Singapore will be able to...

S’pore’s President Does Not Need Work Experience at MAS or GIC: George Goh

George Goh responds to criticisms about his qualifications for the presidency in relation to Singapore’s reserves. Presidential hopeful George Goh has rejected the notion that...

Slower Growth Means Singapore Can No Longer Rebuild Reserves if They Are Gone: PM Lee

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong highlights challenges in rebuilding national reserves amid slower economic growth. Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has stressed that the...

Lucasfilm to Wind Down Singapore Operations, Affecting Over 300 Employees

The entertainment giant closes its Singapore studio as part of a global consolidation. Lucasfilm, the American entertainment company known for its production of iconic films,...

Singapore Sees Surge in Visitor Arrivals with Strong Return of Chinese Tourists

International tourist numbers reached 1.42 million in July, with China leading the way In July 2023, Singapore’s tourism numbers saw a significant boost, with international...

10 Foreign Nationals Charged in Major Money Laundering and Forgery Case

Islandwide raid uncovers over S$1 billion in cash, luxury items, and frozen assets On August 16, 2023, ten foreign nationals were charged in Singapore for...

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