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More coordinated and inclusive support
Two words - ‘closer’ and ‘coordinated’ - can be used to sum up the announcements during the debate on the Ministry of Social and Family Development’s budget on Friday. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
No monopoly on good ideas in Parliament, but some gaps and questions remain
It can sometimes seem to be a case of “he said, she said”, when it comes to who seeded an idea that eventually became policy. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Budget 2023: Our love-hate relationship with pie charts, and how MOF chose the colours
Eagle-eyed observers of the Budget this year, would have noticed that the Ministry of Finance’s (MOF) analysis of government revenue and expenditure report had a makeover. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Budget 2023: Baby Bonus boost welcome, but not a game-changer for undecided couples, say analysts
Measures range from more cash gifts and grants to reliefs and paternity leave. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Medium-term projections, longer-term fiscal time bomb?
Nothing comes for free, as a Ministry of Finance paper released on Wednesday shows. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
PSP’s housing scheme raids reserves and benefits some at expense of everyone else: Indranee
It will also exacerbate the very issues of housing affordability and accessibility that the PSP said it would solve. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
MP Tin Pei Ling joins Grab: Conflict of interest or much ado about nothing?
Many other MPs also hold second jobs. So why the fuss about Ms Tin joining the ride hailing giant? Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Sounding a timely note of caution on cryptocurrencies amid FTX crash
For retail investors, the old adage applies: Do not put all of your eggs in one basket. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Amid debate on polarising issue of repeal of S377A, a call to come together as a nation
Members of the House call for unity, understanding and moderation, even if the decision may be a personally difficult one. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Hold social media platforms responsible for online safety
Tech firms cannot pretend that the technologies they create have no say in who we become, says ST's Grace Ho. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Good climate policy needs to tread a fine line between certainty and flexibility
A heated exchange showed up the differences not just in philosophy between both sides of the House, but also their approach to policy, says ST's Grace Ho. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Debate on GST hike: A difficult but necessary decision
The debate helped clear the air on some misperceptions that people have, says ST's Grace Ho. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
What you need to know about the impending GST hike
Ever since it was announced in 2018 that the goods and services tax (GST) would be raised from 7 per cent to 9 per cent → Read More
Trust, pragmatism, renewal: The book Lee Kuan Yew asked for but did not get to read
A History Of The PAP: 1985-2021 was initiated by Mr Lee in 2011.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
New book traces key developments of PAP in government
Here are some key points from the book, A History Of The People's Action Party: 1985-2001.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Special reports on Raeesah Khan saga: Amid the emotion and noise, let's go back to first principles
Latest hearings raise more questions about how the Workers’ Party handled matter. . Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Raeesah Khan saga: The public deserves to hear from Workers' Party leaders, Politics News & Top Stories
SINGAPORE - Just two days ago, The Straits Times wrote that the Workers' Party press conference on Thursday (Dec 2) raised more questions than answers.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Why did it take so long for Raeesah Khan and the WP to tell the truth?
Did the party think it was fine for the police and other public servants to run in circles - and amid an ongoing pandemic on top of that?. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Technology is key to resilient supply chains, experts say
SINGAPORE - As supply chain snags continue into 2022, it is important to strike a balance between efficiency and resilience, and make use of technology to build trust among countries.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Covid-19 infection and death rates should be on a par with seasonal flu by mid-2022: Bill Gates
Once that happens, economic activity would likely resume fully, he said.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More