Tag: Singapore
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Singapore Unveils 7 Strategies to Secure Growth and Good Jobs Amid Tariff and AI Threats
Singapore Sets Out 7 Strategies to Safeguard Growth and Jobs Singapore is moving forward with a proactive plan to protect growth and create good jobs in a rapidly changing global economy. As protectionist pressures and rapid advances in artificial intelligence reshape industries, the government has commissioned a comprehensive Economic Strategy Review (ESR). The ESR gathers…
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Singapore’s First Military Solar Farm at Sembawang Air Base Turns On
Groundbreaking milestone for Singapore’s military energy strategy Singapore marked a historic step in its push toward energy independence and sustainability as the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) announced the completion and launch of the first solar farm on a military base. Located at Sembawang Air Base, the project represents the…
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Singapore Sets Course to Become a Global AI Leader and Make Lifelong Learning Practical
Singapore’s strategic push to become a global AI leader Singapore is charting a bold course to position itself as a global artificial intelligence leader, with the Economic Strategy Review recommending accelerated AI adoption across the economy. The plan emphasizes translating AI innovation into practical outcomes for businesses, workers, and public services, ensuring that the country…
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Singapore rolls out 7 strategies to secure growth and good jobs amid tariff and AI threats
Singapore announces seven strategies to safeguard growth and employment Singapore’s economic leadership has unveiled seven concrete strategies aimed at sustaining growth and protecting good jobs in a world shaped by rising tariffs and rapid advances in artificial intelligence. As Committees convened to conduct Singapore’s Economic Strategy Review (ESR) consider bold ideas, the government is signaling…
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MBS Q4 Earnings Hit Record, Surpassing S$1 Billion
Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Posts Record Q4 Profit Over S$1 Billion Marina Bay Sands (MBS), Asia’s iconic integrated resort, reported a fourth-quarter profit exceeding S$1 billion, marking a historic milestone for the casino hotel sector. The results, unveiled in a recent earnings call led by Las Vegas Sands (LVS) chairman and CEO Rob Goldstein, underscore…
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FairPrice Freezes Prices on Chilled Pork, Popular Seafood and Veg Ahead of Chinese New Year
Protecting Household Budgets Ahead of the Lunar New Year Singaporeans preparing for the Lunar New Year can breathe a little easier as FairPrice Group (FPG) announces a temporary price freeze on a range of essential food items. In a move aimed at helping households manage festive costs, FPG will freeze the prices of all chilled…
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FairPrice Freezes Prices on Chilled Pork, Seafood and Veg Ahead of Chinese New Year
Overview: Price Stability Ahead of the Lunar New Year In a bid to ease festive budgeting for Singaporean households, FairPrice Group (FPG) has announced a temporary price freeze on a range of essentials. The policy covers all chilled pork products, along with popular seafood and vegetable items. The move is timed to help families manage…
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Many happy returns or a refuge? Why Southeast Asia is the new business magnet
Introduction: Opportunity amid regional dynamism The phrase “many happy returns” has taken on new meaning for business leaders eyeing Southeast Asia. For some, a fresh start in Singapore and the surrounding region isn’t just about celebration, but about a strategic refuge offering stability, talent, and rapid growth. As global markets recalibrate, Southeast Asia has emerged…
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Many happy returns, or more of a refuge? How Singapore and Southeast Asia are reshaping work-life
Introduction: A region of rapid realities and renewed refuges When a top global firm moves its leadership and teams to Southeast Asia, the question isn’t just about market access or regulatory ease. It’s about what the move does to daily life: can a high-rise office stand alongside a balanced, sustainable living environment? For many, Southeast…
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When Pen Meets Policy: Older GPs in Singapore Face a Digital Records Mandate
Background: The clock is ticking on pen-and-paper clinics For 30 years, Dr. Edmond Lie has run a Clementi clinic with the rhythm of a bygone era: handwritten notes, shorthand, and a workflow refined through long years of practice. He and many of his peers built trusted routines around patient conversations and the tactile comfort of…