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Singapore’s new talent attraction initiatives could include special visas, relocation grants: observers

SPECIAL visas or work passes for top foreign talent, and government support for multinationals looking to bring them in, are some possible forms which Singapore’s upcoming talent-attraction initiative...

Singapore’s hinterland is effectively the world at large, and it is vital that Singaporeans and businesses operating here understand why and how the country is impacted by geopolitics, as well as the imperative to protect its national interests on the global stage.
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A pointed examination of enduring imperatives and hard truths for Singapore

Vital for Singaporeans and companies operating here to understand why and how the country is impacted by geopolitics.

An illustrative concept masterplan of the future town at the Paya Lebar Air Base site.

Relocation of Paya Lebar Air Base could enhance en bloc prospects of some neighbouring condos: analysts

WITH the relocation of Paya Lebar Air Base (PLAB) and the accompanying lifting of building height restrictions, some resale condominiums in areas around Paya Lebar, Marine Parade and Hougang may stand...

Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam says the government is planning to explicitly state in the Constitution that Parliament can define the institution of marriage in the way it has been defined in the Woman’s Charter, and can make other pro-family policies on the basis of that definition.

Section 377A: Constitution will be amended to protect Parliament's right to define marriage: Shanmugam

AS IT repeals Section 377A, the government will make clear in the Constitution that it is Parliament’s prerogative to define marriage as being between a man and a woman and to make other pro-family po...

An artist's impression of the aerial view of Changi Airport's Terminal 5.
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Paya Lebar Air Base move will allow redevelopment of nearby towns

BESIDES freeing up land for 150,000 new homes in Paya Lebar, the relocation of Paya Lebar Air Base will mean the lifting of some building height restrictions around it, allowing for the redevelopment ...

The state flag being flown in a dry run before National Day in 2020. Singapore must be prepared for the international storm that lies ahead, and seek the silver linings to its clouds.
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Search for silver linings but don’t underestimate the reality of the storm

BEING a small nation-state with an open economy has never been easy, and this will only become more difficult amid current trends. Geopolitical risks are worsening and economic realities have become h...

PM Lee said Singapore’s success depends on getting 3 fundamentals right, despite its challenges. This includes always having a united people, a high-quality leadership team and high trust between the people and their leaders.
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Unity and trust essential to Singapore’s success amid geopolitical tensions: PM

Peace cannot be taken for granted, while economic conditions have changed for the worse

The redevelopment of Hougang, Marine Parade and Punggol following Paya Lebar Air Base's move will allow better use of the space, Lee said.
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Paya Lebar Air Base’s relocation will allow redevelopment of Hougang, Marine Parade, Punggol

BESIDES freeing up land for 150,000 new homes in Paya Lebar, the relocation of Paya Lebar Air Base will mean the lifting of some building height restrictions around it, allowing for the redevelopment ...

An artist's impression of the aerial view of Changi Airport's Terminal 5.
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Progress on Tuas Port, Changi Airport T5 signals Singapore’s post-pandemic rebound: PM Lee

THE decisions to press on with Tuas Port and Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5) “send a strong and clear signal to the world that Singapore is emerging stronger from the pandemic, and charging full steam ...

When it comes to top talent, Singapore can never have enough, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National Day Rally speech on Aug 21. While Singapore already has schemes to draw and retain them here, there's a need to do more.
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Singapore to soon announce new initiatives to attract top foreign talent

SINGAPORE will launch new initiatives to attract top foreign talent, particularly for key sectors, as it ramps up efforts to build a world-class talent pool, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in his...