Category: WORLD

Singaporeans will receive financial support as the GST increases, especially lower-income households.Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced that the planned Goods and Services Tax (GST) increase will be delayed to 2023 and implemented in two phases: the first rise from 7% to 8% in January 2023 and the second to 9% in January 2024. The decision …

Singapore prepares for a cautious recovery as it resumes travel and navigates post-pandemic challenges.Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong expressed measured optimism about Singapore’s economic outlook for 2022, highlighting the nation's progressive reopening of borders and the return of international travel. During his visit to Jurong Point, PM Lee acknowledged that while challenges remain, particularly with …

Singapore progressively reopens borders and resumes travel while aiming for economic growth.Text: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong expressed cautious optimism for 2022 as Singapore gradually reopens its borders and resumes travel. Despite challenges in sectors like tourism and food and beverage, Singapore’s economy is expected to grow between 3% to 5%. During a visit to …

As phishing scams surge, banks are urged to enhance security protocols to protect customers.Text: SINGAPORE – The primary responsibility for preventing phishing scams continues to rest with banks and financial institutions, according to cybersecurity expert Mark Goudie, Asia Pacific and Japan services director at CrowdStrike, an international cybersecurity company.Goudie emphasized the need for immediate improvements …

From violent insurrections to digital propaganda, the rise of far-right extremism reveals how misinformation can evolve into a serious national security threat.An insurrection might seem like a relic of the past, reminiscent of days when public executions were a routine spectacle. Yet, just last year, a crowd of Trump supporters violently stormed the US Capitol …