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All town councils get top banding for governance, except Bishan-Toa Payoh
BTPTC received an amber rating due to multiple instances of the same type of non-compliance.
Interest rate on CPF Special, MediSave and Retirement accounts dips to 4% for first quarter of 2025
Economists see S’pore economy slowing to 2.6% in 2025 from 3.6% in 2024: MAS survey
Both the 2025 and 2024 forecasts are still higher than what the economists had predicted in the September survey.
Passport-less clearance for bus halls at land checkpoints, Marina Bay Cruise Centre from Dec 16
ICA aims to complete the roll-out of QR code clearance at both land checkpoints by mid-January.
Hougang murder victim was mother of 3; family travelling to S’pore today
Dao Thi Hong had moved to Singapore to provide for her family, including her parents.
Insurer Income sets up new entity in financial advisory arm race
It is looking to be a business partner to those who want to start their own financial advisory firms.
S’pore’s urban rejuvenation schemes should be extended but fine-tuning needed: Experts
The two schemes give developers and building owners incentives to undertake rejuvenation projects.
S. Korean police blocked from raid on President Yoon’s office
Former defence minister Kim Yong-hyun was reported to have attempted to kill himself.
Ex-S’pore Idol judge Ken Lim found not guilty of insulting woman’s modesty
District Judge Wong Peck found that the complainant was not a credible witness and had embellished her evidence.
Record collecting is here to stay, say S’pore vinyl lovers
Collectors include a father-and-son duo making Instagram videos that draw up to five million views.