Parliament

Government defers consideration of political salaries until impact of Middle East conflict is clearer

Unlike other Singtel ordinary shares, the special discounted shares are currently held in trust by the CPF Board on behalf of investors.
BT EXPLAINS

What does the transfer of Singtel discounted shares mean for investors; should they sell or hold?

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong will deliver one of three ministerial statements in Parliament on Tuesday.
PARLIAMENT

Watch: Singapore government unveils measures to mitigate impact of Iran war

As a highly open and trade-dependent economy, Singapore feels energy shocks quickly through higher logistics costs, price volatility and supply chain disruptions.

Iran war: Singapore likely to roll out targeted support in Parliament as energy costs rise

In a statement on Saturday (Apr 4), WP said that the panel will be presenting its finalised report and recommendations to the party’s Central Executive Committee in April.

WP disciplinary panel completes investigations into party chief Pritam Singh

The Bill was rejected as 146 lawmakers voting in favour fell just two short of the two-thirds majority required to pass the amendment.

Malaysia's parliament fails to pass Bill limiting PM's tenure to two terms

It does not seem to be the right moment for GIC or Temasek to pursue higher returns by embracing more risk.
MARK TO MARKET

Don’t meddle with GIC, Temasek’s mandates

Senior Minister of State for Finance Jeffrey Siow says: “We will continue to review their mandates and performance regularly in line with changes in the global economic investment landscape."

Returns generated by GIC, Temasek ‘reasonable and within expectations’: Jeffrey Siow

On Oct 14, US Treasury sanctions were announced against Chen Zhi, his conglomerate Prince Holding Group, and Chen’s associates. Chen had set up a family office, DW Capital Holdings, in Singapore in 2018.

Two SFO funds linked to Chen Zhi’s group were granted tax incentives: Chee Hong Tat

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, flanked by Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng (right) and Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, speaking at the opening of Singapore's 15th Parliament on Sept 5.

Singapore to foster ‘outgoing and experimental spirit’ in refreshed economic strategy: Tharman