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Bringing everyone along: PM Lee reflects on 20 years at the helm

Higher ABSD: S’pore citizens buying 2nd home to pay 20%, up from 17%; rate for foreigners doubles

This is the third round of property cooling measures since December 2021.
This is the third round of property cooling measures since December 2021.

Countries aim to firm up WTO agreement on e-commerce rules by year end

The nations affirmed their commitment to establish baseline rules to govern the global digital economy.
The nations affirmed their commitment to establish baseline rules to govern the global digital economy.

Singapore to roll out measures to help its people better navigate digital services: Josephine Teo

Singapore has committed to improving digital capabilities and making digital services more usable for one million people.
Singapore has committed to improving digital capabilities and making digital services more usable for one million people.

S’pore to look at how to better partner private sector to help seniors retire well: Desmond Lee

National Development Minister Desmond Lee at a panel discussion during the World Economic Forum in Davos.
National Development Minister Desmond Lee at a panel discussion during the World Economic Forum in Davos.

How Singapore is tackling the challenge of an ageing population

The Republic’s healthcare expenditure will rise significantly as its population ages and people live longer.
The Republic’s healthcare expenditure will rise significantly as its population ages and people live longer.

‘Very clear’ cryptocurrencies have to be regulated: Tharman

Singapore’s Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam during a panel session on day two of the WEF in Davos on Jan 18, 2023.
Singapore’s Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam during a panel session on day two of the WEF in Davos on Jan 18, 2023.

Covid-19 pandemic far from over, says public health expert on Davos panel

Panellists at the WEF also flagged the challenge of misinformation and vaccine hesitancy in boosting vaccination rates.
Panellists at the WEF also flagged the challenge of misinformation and vaccine hesitancy in boosting vaccination rates.

Davos panellists call for cooperation among countries to stave off cyber threats

(From left) Editor of Tortoise Media James Harding, Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama, Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo, president and CEO of Aker ASA Øyvind Eriksen and Dragos CEO Robert M. Lee speaking in the Securing Critical Infrastructure session at the World Economic Forum.
(From left) Editor of Tortoise Media James Harding, Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama, Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo, president and CEO of Aker ASA Øyvind Eriksen and Dragos CEO Robert M. Lee speaking in the Securing Critical Infrastructure session at the World Economic Forum.

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