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Three new special education schools to open by early 2030s

The three new Sped schools will be located across the island for better geographical accessibility.
The three new Sped schools will be located across the island for better geographical accessibility.

Single admissions process to replace JC, poly and ITE postings from 2028

Students will use one common platform to submit up to 12 choices as part of the new Post-Secondary Admission Exercise.
Students will use one common platform to submit up to 12 choices as part of the new Post-Secondary Admission Exercise.

Post-GEP: High-ability pupils to attend advanced modules outside school, identified using new test

Schools can also identify pupils using teacher observations, pupils’ schoolwork, with guidance from MOE.
Schools can also identify pupils using teacher observations, pupils’ schoolwork, with guidance from MOE.

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All in on AI: PM Wong’s promise of ‘no jobless growth’ sets stage for more labour interventions

MPs raised concerns that various segments of Singapore's workers could be left behind in the AI push.
MPs raised concerns that various segments of Singapore's workers could be left behind in the AI push.

Govt to continue working with public service media to counter misinformation, maintain reach

In its latest Digital News Report released in June 2025, the Reuters Institute found that mainstream media outlets remained the most trusted news brands in Singapore, with The Straits Times coming out on top.
In its latest Digital News Report released in June 2025, the Reuters Institute found that mainstream media outlets remained the most trusted news brands in Singapore, with The Straits Times coming out on top.

Details of blind box regulations to be unveiled in mid-2026: Shanmugam

The regulations aim to mitigate the gambling inducement risk of blind boxes.
The regulations aim to mitigate the gambling inducement risk of blind boxes.

Govt studying need for safeguards to curb harms of online games, AI chatbots

Social media services will also soon be required to adhere to age assurance measures.
Social media services will also soon be required to adhere to age assurance measures.

Aggressive push to help firms internationalise; new district will connect Woodlands to JS-SEZ

Artist’s impression of the Woodlands Gateway district, which will be connected to the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link.
Artist’s impression of the Woodlands Gateway district, which will be connected to the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link.

Singapore to develop its own threat detection tools on the heels of UNC3886 attacks

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore said that the nation’s own threat detection technology will be developed by the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies.
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore said that the nation’s own threat detection technology will be developed by the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies.

Singapore to train 100,000 AI-savvy workers by 2029

The new National AI Impact Programme is also set to uplift 10,000 enterprises in the next three years.
The new National AI Impact Programme is also set to uplift 10,000 enterprises in the next three years.

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