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Brexit: Boris Johnson partially climbs down on Internal Market Bill in face of Tory rebellion
Boris Johnson has partially climbed down on his controversial new Brexit bill in the face of a Tory rebellion. Downing Street has offered a compromise to try and win over the dozens of Conservatives who either abstained or voted against the…
Shanmugam to make ministerial statement in Parliament on ex-maid Parti Liyani’s case
Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam said it would be good to "openly set out what happened and deal with the questions" regarding Ms Parti Liyani's case.
SINGAPORE - Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam said on…
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock admits ‘challenges’ with COVID-19 testing after ‘sharp…
The health secretary reveals tests are having to be prioritised and also hints at a possible future further rationing of tests.…
Asia a bright spot and what countries need to do to build a resilient future: DPM Heng Swee Keat
Beijing's central business district. China is the second-largest economy in the world.
SINGAPORE - The global economy may be going through its worst recession in a century, but Asia is well positioned to contribute to global growth,…
East Coast GRC to build up network of support for seniors
DPM Heng Swee Keat (second from right) together with (from left) East Coast GRC MPs Jessica Tan, Maliki Osman, Tan Kiat How and Cheryl Chan, during the unveiling of the East Coast Silver Blueprint, on Sept 13, 2020.
SINGAPORE -…
Sengkang Town Council appoints independent panel to handle pending court appeals
The panel will review previous instructions and advice to Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC's lawyers and decide what position to take in relation to the appeals.
SINGAPORE - The Sengkang Town Council has appointed an independent panel…
Brexit: Boris Johnson urges Tory MPs to back bill amid stand-off with EU
Boris Johnson insists there is still a good chance of getting a trade deal despite Brussels' anger over UK legislation.…
Elections Dept to beef up resources at polling stations, review time bands after long queues at…
Despite the issues faced by voters in GE2020, the ELD noted that the precautionary measures it implemented were necessary and effective.
SINGAPORE - The Elections Department (ELD) on Thursday (Sept 10) set out several improvements…
Brexit: Boris Johnson facing Tory revolt over plans to override Withdrawal Agreement
As well as fury from European capitals, the PM has also angered those within his own party ahead of a House of Commons vote.…
Safety measures at GE2020 and 25 large polling stations which were not better resourced among…
Following the election, the ELD apologised for the inconvenience caused to voters and pledged to study the matter.
SINGAPORE - The precautionary measures put in place to protect voters during the Covid-19 outbreak had reduced voting…
Coronavirus: Scientists doubtful as leaked government document reveals plans for 10 million tests by…
The government's scientific advisory group earlier said mass testing could lead to a large number of false positive results.…
Help start-ups, SMEs gain a foothold in getting government contracts: Tan See Leng
Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng said Government policies can be better adapted to help start-ups and SMEs scale up.
SINGAPORE - Local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should be given a leg-up in securing…
Coronavirus: Social gatherings of more than six people to be banned in England from Monday
The legal limit will be reduced from 30 in the prime minister's biggest coronavirus crackdown since lockdown rules were eased.…
Asean needs to prepare for life after Covid-19, cooperate in areas of common interest: Tan Chuan-Jin
Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin (centre), along with Deputy Speaker Jessica Tan (left) and Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh at the 41st General Assembly of the Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly.
SINGAPORE - Even as Asean…
Coronavirus: Seven Greek islands added to quarantine list as rule change revealed
Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Mykonos, Crete, Santorini and Zakynthos will be removed from England's "safe list" from 4am on Wednesday.…
Former MP Amrin Amin to join 2 Singapore tech firms after Sengkang election loss
Mr Amrin Amin said he is looking forward to using his experience to grow the companies he will be working for.
SINGAPORE - Former political office-holder and MP Amrin Amin has moved to the tech sector and will be taking up roles at…
Brexit: This week is ‘moment of reckoning’ for UK-EU trade deal with two sticking points…
David Frost, who will lead the UK's post-Brexit trade talks, will meet EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier in London next week.…
Global stints helped advance banker’s career
In 2017, Ms Susan Kwek was conferred the title of IBF Fellow from the Institute of Banking and Finance.
In her 32 years at Citibank, Ms Susan Kwek has taken on positions and roles around the world.She is now based in the bank's Hong…