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Maritime hubs like Singapore critical amid worldwide disruptions: DPM Gan

Beyond physical connectivity, maritime hubs will also shape the standards for the future of seaborne trade, particularly in the realms of digitalisation and decarbonisation.
Beyond physical connectivity, maritime hubs will also shape the standards for the future of seaborne trade, particularly in the realms of digitalisation and decarbonisation.

From museum visits to online module, integration programme helps new PRs learn about Singapore

American Alex McKenzie (left) and Ms Krystle Arakasamy attended an integration programme for new permanent residents (PR) called the PR Journey.
American Alex McKenzie (left) and Ms Krystle Arakasamy attended an integration programme for new permanent residents (PR) called the PR Journey.

‘Unprecedented’ energy disruption from Middle East war: Govt announces support measures

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong warned that the effects of the US-Israeli crisis are likely to intensify in the weeks ahead and persist for some time to come.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong warned that the effects of the US-Israeli crisis are likely to intensify in the weeks ahead and persist for some time to come.

US removes ‘inaccurate statement’ on Singapore trade surplus; Govt to attend hearings on probes

The temporary global 10 per cent tariff rate imposed under Section 122 - announced after the court ruling - expires in July.
The temporary global 10 per cent tariff rate imposed under Section 122 - announced after the court ruling - expires in July.

Parliament to discuss cushioning S’pore from Middle East conflict’s impact; three ministers to speak

A total of 32 MPs from the ruling party and the Opposition have filed 62 questions on the Government’s response to the war.
A total of 32 MPs from the ruling party and the Opposition have filed 62 questions on the Government’s response to the war.

Singapore seeks deeper ties with Germany to boost trade between ASEAN and EU: Gan Kim Yong

DPM Gan said beyond strengthening bilateral ties, Singapore and Germany can also cooperate on promoting multilateral relations between the European Union and Asean regions.
DPM Gan said beyond strengthening bilateral ties, Singapore and Germany can also cooperate on promoting multilateral relations between the European Union and Asean regions.

More new citizens for a baby-scarce S’pore: Can integration into society balance rising immigration?

Singaporeans mostly acknowledged the need for immigration, but had concerns over job competition, pressure on public resources.
Singaporeans mostly acknowledged the need for immigration, but had concerns over job competition, pressure on public resources.

$100 million raised for Community Chest and other causes during SG60; Govt to match donations

An event celebrating the SG60 SGShare campaign at Punggol Coast Mall on March 7.
An event celebrating the SG60 SGShare campaign at Punggol Coast Mall on March 7.

Aggressive push to help firms internationalise; new district will connect Woodlands to JS-SEZ

Artist’s impression of the Woodlands Gateway district, which will be connected to the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link.
Artist’s impression of the Woodlands Gateway district, which will be connected to the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link.

S’pore to step up investments to extend lead in advanced manufacturing, such as in semiconductors

The moves aim to help manufacturers raise their productivity, improve quality and reliability, and become more flexible and resilient.
The moves aim to help manufacturers raise their productivity, improve quality and reliability, and become more flexible and resilient.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.