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Goodman Arts Centre rental hikes on hold in light of economic uncertainties

The National Arts Council and the Arts House Group will review at the end of the year the rates for 2027

As the world’s third-largest oil trading hub and sixth-largest refinery export hub, Singapore is deeply connected to global energy flows.

‘Sufficient’ fuel and food reserves, but Singaporeans may face higher prices and fewer options: Shanmugam

There is a ‘low probability’ of disruptions to domestic energy and electricity supply due to the Iran war, but they cannot be ruled out, he says

Higher energy and logistics costs are likely to persist across the economy, with small and medium-sized enterprises hit hardest.

Singapore to raise corporate tax rebates from 40% to 50%, widen energy grant to ease Iran war impact

The government is also prepared to share fuel-related cost increases for critical public sector projects

Senior Minister of State for Finance Jeffrey Siow says Singaporeans are already feeling the impact of the Middle Eastern conflict on the ground through rising petrol and diesel prices.

Singapore rolls out S$1 billion support package as energy costs rise, expands corporate tax rebates and payouts

Government will not cut fuel duties, describing such measures as too blunt and potentially regressive

A total of 32 MPs from the ruling party and the Opposition have filed 62 questions on the Government’s response to the war.

Parliament to discuss cushioning S’pore from impact of Middle East conflict; 3 ministers to speak

More than 60 questions have been filed on the government’s response to the war

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

[SINGAPORE] A disciplinary panel looking into whether Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh had breached the party’s constitution after his conviction for lying to Parliament’s Committee of Privilege...

The ringgit has strengthened to record highs against the US dollar and Singdollar in recent months.

Singdollar appreciated at average rate of 1.3% against ringgit over 2020 to 2025: Alvin Tan

Measures to support local businesses, given the impending RTS Link, will be announced later

Jeffrey Siow, Acting Minister for Transport, says recent car rebate changes were implemented with immediate effect to prevent bidders rushing to market.

Parf rebate reduction not expected to change COE renewal behaviour: MOT

Fewer than 2,000 car buyers were affected by the changes, says Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow in Parliament

Phantom worker arrangements involve employers making false CPF contributions for locals who do not actually work, artificially boosting a firm's foreign worker entitlement.

100 employers caught making false CPF contributions to boost foreign worker quotas from 2024 to 2025

Errant employers face fines of up to S$20,000 per fraudulent work pass application and a ban on hiring foreign workers