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S’pore aims to ramp up autonomous vehicle use to boost public transport network
It is a key plank of Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow’s plan to make public transit more attractive.
From civil service to Cabinet: Jeffrey Siow embraces the challenge of S’pore’s transport system
He said his mission is to bring back “pride and love” to Singapore’s transport systems.
Indonesia will ‘copy’ S’pore’s successful policies with pride: Prabowo
“I’ve always admired the success of Singapore, and especially the success of the early leaders of Singapore,” he added.
New private home sales fall in May amid lack of new launches
Some analysts see a gradual rebound in second half 2025 when several major projects are launched.
Van driver who went at 132kmh among motorists to be charged with speeding
G-7 leaders urge Trump to ease off trade war
They tried to push the US leader to reverse course on his plans to slap even steeper tariffs on countries.
TikTok, Xiaohongshu are China’s new tools in Taiwan
Although both use short video formats, their influence manifests in different ways, writes Yip Wai Yee.
WhatsApp to show ads, offer paid subscriptions for first time
The ads will use broad, general targeting like a user’s location, language preferences, and Channels they follow.
Increasing CareShield Life payouts, lowering qualifying criteria among charity’s proposals
The CareShield Life scheme is currently under review, with outcomes to be published in the second half of 2025.
Company director jailed after his firm’s bank account received over $2m in crime proceeds
Alson Tong Shao Tian is the director of Ambite, which was incorporated in February 2021.