Tag Archives: S’poreans

To help Singaporeans manage their cost of living, NTUC Enterprise is rolling out a $ 50 million support package, more than doubled the value of its support from $ 20 million last year. This package includes measures such as extending discounts and programmes until Dec 31 this year, it announced …

The Smart Nation and Digital Government Group (SNDGG) is exploring a wearable device that may become Singapore’s new method for contact tracing. Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, the Minister-in-charge of the SNDGG and Minister for Foreign Affairs, announced this in Parliament on 5 June. While no other information has been revealed about …

The Care and Support Package was first announced in February to help Singaporeans with household expenses. The Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced today (June 4) that eligible Singaporeans will receive cash payouts of S$ 300 or S$ 600 via PayNow on June 18 as part of the Package. Those who …

Regular life has been thrown off the rails by Covid-19, and part of its effects is a massive decline in spending. According to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)’s recent macroeconomic review, about 60 per cent of consumer spending has been affected. With air travel halted and non-essential services suspended …

The multi-ministry taskforce has just confirmed the end of the circuit breaker on 1 June, but measures will gradually be lifted in phases, which means we’re still taking a lot of precautions for months to come. This year’s National Day Parade (NDP) will also have to be done differently. The …

After the circuit breaker ends on June 1, Singaporeans will be allowed to visit their parents or grandparents who are not living with them, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong announced today (May 19). However, each visiting family is only permitted to make one visit a day. At any one time, …

Speculations are rife that the next general election will take place very soon, and it is very likely that it will take place amid this Covid-19 outbreak. Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing proposed in Parliament today (April 7) some new measures as part of the Parliamentary Elections …

As food prices continue to go up, many low-income families struggle to put food on the table as salaries are not increasing as quickly so The Food Bank Singapore (FBSG) aims to help with that. What the charity does is that it collects and delivers food donated from individuals and …

In this year’s Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, 300 “bright and innovative leaders”, including young entrepreneurs and change-makers, have made the cut. Out of this long list, there are 22 outstanding Singapore individuals who hail from different industries. Here’s a breakdown of these homegrown successes and why they deserve …