Singapore Wrap Tuesday
Today's notable stories
Singapore General Election
Nomination Day set for Sept 1, Polling Day on Sept 11 for Singapore's general election
Singaporeans will go to the polls on September 11, with Nomination Day taking place ten days earlier on September 1.
Jurong Region MRT Line might be extended: Lui Tuck Yew
The Jurong Region MRT Line might be connected to the Circle Line to improve rail connectivity between the western parts of Singapore and the city centre, Minister for Transport Lui Tuck Yew said on Tuesday.
Baby Bonus cash gift increased by S$2,000; Medisave Grant for Newborns up by S$1,000
Families with Singaporean babies born on or after Jan 1, 2015, are now eligible for an enhanced Baby Bonus cash gift of S$2,000.
JTC launches two industrial sites for sale by public tender
JTC Corporation has launched two confirmed-list sites at Tampines Industrial Drive (Plot 12) and Tanjong Penjuru for sale by public tender under the second-half 2015 Industrial Government Land Sales programme.
The STI Today
Singapore: Shares up 1.5%; weakness could persist
The Singapore market rallied 1.5 per cent on Tuesday, putting an end to over a week's worth of daily declines.
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International
Sri Lanka’s economy expected to grow 3% in 2024, central bank says
Yellen says US can bring inflation down without hurting jobs
US dollar briefly falls versus yen after GDP data
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall
US economic growth slows more than expected in Q1
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir facing anti-graft probe in a case involving his sons