Singapore Parliament
Parliament approves shift of Singtel discounted shares to direct shareholder ownership
Since Apr 8, holders have been able to withdraw and sell their SDS for cash
Singapore’s AI transition need not pit workers against businesses, says Tan See Leng
MPs call for AI adoption to be linked to job redesign and worker outcomes; government vows no worker will be left behind
No one currency ‘unduly affects’ Singdollar’s stability: Alvin Tan
The S$NEER’s appreciation dampens the effect on imported inflation in Singapore
Companies that replace workers with AI risk losing competitive edge, relying on vendors: Jasmin Lau
Investing in employees, such as by training them, facilitating their access to frontier AI tools are in firms’ long-term interest, she notes
MAS, bank CEOs convene over AI cyberthreats; boards told to own risks, not leave to IT teams
Cyber Security Agency of Singapore also issues letter urging critical information infrastructure owners to commission a board-level review
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
‘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
S$500 CDC Vouchers brought forward to June; Cost-of-Living Special Payment up by S$200 to ease pressures
The CDC Vouchers were originally to be disbursed in January 2027
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
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
