Grace Yeoh
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Budget 2023: Higher additional registration fees, cap on rebates for luxury car owners
Cars with an open market value of more than S$80,000 will have to pay ARF of 320 per cent, up from 220 per cent. → Read More
MP Tin Pei Ling starts role at Grab Singapore, heading public affairs and policy
The MP for MacPherson SMC was previously CEO at Business China. → Read More
As inflation pushes up chicken prices, wet market stalls see up to 50% fewer customers
The drop in demand for chicken was noticeable over the Chinese New Year period, stallholders say. → Read More
Nepal plane crash: Domestic flights remain 'most efficient' mode of transport, despite risks
Almost 70 people were killed in the Yeti Airlines crash on Jan 15, putting in the spotlight Nepal’s history of aviation disasters and issues about its air safety. → Read More
Construction of Jurong Region Line begins, with 24 new MRT stations
Jurong Region Line, which links places like Tengah, NTU and Jurong Industrial Estate, is set to open in stages from 2027. → Read More
Before and after the GST hike: How retail prices have changed in Singapore
Retailers like Guardian and Watsons decided to lock the prices of certain items, while others like Popular bookstore have put up notices to inform customers of price changes. → Read More
'Not practical': Road cyclists on '5 per group' rule a year after implementation
On Jan 1, 2022, a rule was implemented requiring road cyclists to keep to groups of no more than five bicycles in length. Avid cyclists speak to CNA about what has changed and what more needs to be done to enhance cycling culture in Singapore. → Read More
Backaches and blisters: The result of the retail industry's 'no sitting' policy
Watsons Singapore came under fire when its workers claimed they were not allowed to sit during their shifts. The company has said it does not have such a policy. → Read More
Mortgage outlook for 2023: Will home loan rates keep rising? What can home owners expect?
The US Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark lending rate by half a percentage point on Wednesday. What does this mean for home owners in Singapore in 2023? → Read More
Vehicle registration fee to rise by 59%; some car dealers doubtful hike will affect sales
The vehicle registration fee will go up from S$220 to S$350 from Dec 19. → Read More
More than 260 migrant workers owed salaries by contractor Shanghai Chong Kee: MOM
The Manpower Ministry launched investigations following the Oct 18 migrant worker protest in Ang Mo Kio. → Read More
Proposed legislation to ensure safe and reliable EV charging, expand network
Under the Bill, electric vehicle charging operators will have to be licensed to prevent unregulated or ill-maintained chargers that can pose safety hazards. → Read More
Reimposing 'large-scale responses' unnecessary for now as Singapore rides out COVID-19 XBB wave: Experts
Are Singapore's recovery protocols sufficient to ride out the current COVID-19 XBB variant outbreak? CNA speaks to experts. → Read More
15 out of 100 people with COVID-19 in Singapore are infected before: Ong Ye Kung
If reinfection rate hits 50 per cent, Singapore will be in for another COVID-19 wave, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung. → Read More
11 Thomson-East Coast Line stations to open on Nov 13; free rides available on Nov 11
The new Thomson-East Coast Line stations are: Stevens, Napier, Orchard Boulevard, Orchard, Great World, Havelock, Outram Park, Maxwell, Shenton Way, Marina Bay and Gardens by the Bay. → Read More
Government to set up new corporate entity to manage its migrant worker dormitories
NEST Singapore Limited will manage both purpose-built dormitories at Tukang Innovation Lane in Jurong and Sengkang West, in partnership with the private sector. → Read More
2 electric motorcycle battery swap and charge stations launched in Singapore
Announcing the trial sandboxes at Land Transport Industry Day, Transport Minister S Iswaran also says that the renewed compact for the sector must be guided by key imperatives of choice, cost and climate. → Read More
Changi Airport and Jetstar in discussions over move to Terminal 4: Iswaran
Changi Airport’s Terminal 4 will reopen on Sep 13, with 16 airlines expected to relocate to the terminal in September and October. Jetstar had earlier expressed refusal to move. → Read More
Google will provide US$1 million to Singapore's Mandai Nature to tackle climate crisis
Google Cloud has also established a partnership with the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group to strengthen artificial intelligence cooperation in Singapore. → Read More
How the COE system went from managing rapid vehicle growth to hitting record premiums
Why was the COE system conceived? And why does it seem to constantly evoke criticism today? CNA revisits the system's beginnings. → Read More