Singapore Wrap Tuesday

Today's notable stories

Published Tue, Aug 25, 2015 · 12:00 PM

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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