GDP wage share rose slightly in 3 decades
Figures revealed yesterday by the Minister for Trade and Industry showed that the share of Singapore's gross domestic product (GDP) which went to…
Playing Robin Hood 'may cause class wars'
Playing Robin Hood too much to tackle inequality may lead to a hardening of class distinctions, SMU Assistant Professor of Law and NMP Eugene Tan…
Fire likely due to ‘insulation issues’
The fire at Newton MRT station on 13 February was caused by a short circuit, which was most likely due to cable insulation issues, Transport Minister…
MP: Public transport should not raise fares if standards are not met
Minister for Trade and Industry, Lim Hng Kiang said Singaporeans’ wages (as a percentage against GDP) have risen slightly over the last 30 years. He…
S'pore not prepared to allow dual citizenship: DPM Teo
Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said that Singapore is not prepared to allow dual citizenship, as it would not strengthen the nation. He said…
MOE supportive of local talent in academia: Indranee
More than one in two tenured faculty members at SMU, NUS and NTU are Singaporeans, while one in five tenured faculty members at SUTD is Singaporean.…
India to be friendly to foreign investors
Speaking at the seminar on the Indian budget organised by SMU and the High Commission of India in Singapore, Chief Economic Advisor Raghuram Rajan…
Perspectives swapped on impact of S'pore's population challenges
How can foreigners better integrate into Singapore society? And, what more can be done to ensure their commitment to Singapore is more than just a…
Dual citizenship? No, it could dilute S’porean identity: DPM Teo
Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said that allowing Singaporeans to hold more than one citizenship could likely dilute national identity, and so…
All cables affected in MRT fire replaced
Minister of Transport Lui Tuck Yew said that the Newton MRT station fire was caused by a short circuit, and all the affected cables have since been…