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Singapore Parliament approves raise in issuance limits for securities and T-bills to S$1.5 trillion. Following the passing of a motion in Parliament on Tuesday (12 November), the government can raise additional funds through government securities and Treasury bills …
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Man arrested for alleged housebreaking and theft of mobile phones in Yishun. A 23-year-old man was arrested for allegedly breaking into a Yishun Ring Road rental flat and stealing eight mobile phones worth S$3,400 from five tenants. The... Current Affairs 2 months ago.
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Singapore president and PM congratulate Trump on re-election, pledge to strengthen US-Singapore relations. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and President Tharman Shanmugaratnam congratulated President-elect Donald Trump, expressing confidence in his leadership. Wong highlighted strong US-Singapore defence and economic ties,...
Anticipation builds for PAP’s leadership change: Can Wong secure …
Oct 31, 2024 · As Singapore nears its next general election, a leadership shift within the PAP may soon see Prime Minister Lawrence Wong assume full authority from Lee Hsien Loong. However, speculation persists over whether Wong will inherit the role of Secretary General, with key questions on legacy and autonomy remaining.
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Evidence contradicts government claims of manipulation in Lee Kuan Yew’s Last Will. The Singapore government has repeatedly claimed that Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s Last Will was executed under misleading circumstances, alleging that he was misled regarding his final... Media 2 …
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The Online Citizen (TOC) is a regional online publication based in Taiwan and formerly Singapore’s longest-running independent online media platform. Our aim is to examine the issues that matter, or should matter, to citizens in democratic countries and to reflect the diversity of life, of ideas and opinions of individuals, regardless of race ...
US deadline passes without consequences for Israel’s failure to …
1 day ago · Israel has failed to meet a US-imposed deadline to improve humanitarian aid access to Gaza, prompting international criticism. Despite this, the US has refrained from limiting military aid, citing some progress in aid deliveries, but vows continued monitoring.
China tightens censorship following deadly car-ramming attack in …
1 day ago · The Online Citizen. Chinese authorities in Zhuhai swiftly removed memorials and censored online content following a car-ramming incident that killed 35 people and injured 43 others on Monday, 11 November 2024. The assailant, reportedly motivated by anger over his divorce settlement, drove his car into a crowd gathered at a local sports centre.
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Highest daily record of 386 additional cases of COVID-19; Ninth death confirmed with four new clusters. As of Monday (13 April), 12pm, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed and verified an additional 386 cases of COVID-19 infection in Singapore.
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Taiwan’s FSC rejects CTBC Financial’s bid to acquire Shin Kong Financial, favoring Taishin’s merger plans. Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission rejected CTBC Financial’s tender offer to acquire Shin Kong Financial, raising concerns about its …