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Chee Hong Tat

More kiddy train, carousel rides to come as rules relaxed for those that meet safety criteria

Tthe aim is to implement changes by June 2027, after legislative amendments are made.
Tthe aim is to implement changes by June 2027, after legislative amendments are made.

‘Like 8 immortals crossing the sea’: Chinese leadership programme grads find strength in collaboration

(From left) General counsel Stanley Ng, Drum Circle Singapore founder Nancy Ong, financial consultant Callie Chen, and Bo Yi Arts & Designs managing director Lin Zhanghan, at the CCLP graduation ceremony on Nov 4.
(From left) General counsel Stanley Ng, Drum Circle Singapore founder Nancy Ong, financial consultant Callie Chen, and Bo Yi Arts & Designs managing director Lin Zhanghan, at the CCLP graduation ceremony on Nov 4.

Johor-S’pore SEZ records $28b of approved projects, ministers note ‘good progress’ on various fronts

(From left) Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Malaysian Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat and Senior Minister of State for National Development and Transport Sun Xueling speaking to the media after a high-level bilateral meeting on Nov 2.
(From left) Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Malaysian Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat and Senior Minister of State for National Development and Transport Sun Xueling speaking to the media after a high-level bilateral meeting on Nov 2.

MAS sets aside $30m to help insurers build expertise in funding major projects

MAS is also proposing changes to the capital insurers must set aside against investment risks, reducing requirements for investments where the risks justify this.
MAS is also proposing changes to the capital insurers must set aside against investment risks, reducing requirements for investments where the risks justify this.

New mall, parks and plans for a school under Toa Payoh West masterplan

A series of green spaces that form a “central green valley” will connect residents to Caldecott MRT station and a new shopping mall in Toa Payoh West.
A series of green spaces that form a “central green valley” will connect residents to Caldecott MRT station and a new shopping mall in Toa Payoh West.

30 construction firms expected to train with Boston Consulting to boost productivity: Chee Hong Tat

Minister for National Development of Singapore Chee Hong Tat speaking at Singapore Contractors Association Limited (SCAL) annual dinner at Sands Convention Centre on Oct 16.
Minister for National Development of Singapore Chee Hong Tat speaking at Singapore Contractors Association Limited (SCAL) annual dinner at Sands Convention Centre on Oct 16.

First dedicated centre for persons living with dementia, caregivers opens in Toa Payoh

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat shakes hands with a Voices for Hope alumnus during a tour of Dementia Singapore’s first Voices for Hope Centre on Oct 3.
National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat shakes hands with a Voices for Hope alumnus during a tour of Dementia Singapore’s first Voices for Hope Centre on Oct 3.

MAS appoints five new asset managers, to inject $1.45b to boost Singapore equities

The asset managers are Amundi, Franklin Templeton, HSBC Asset Management, M&G Investments and Natixis Investment Managers.
The asset managers are Amundi, Franklin Templeton, HSBC Asset Management, M&G Investments and Natixis Investment Managers.

Smart tech like robotics, automation to be used at more BTO sites from 2027

A screeding robot, guided by lasers, levelling and smoothing the floor surface during a demonstration at a construction site on Sept 21.
A screeding robot, guided by lasers, levelling and smoothing the floor surface during a demonstration at a construction site on Sept 21.

New $60m marine science institute launched to help Singapore, region with ocean challenges

The launch of the National Institute for Marine and Ocean Sciences comes as several changes are expected in Singapore’s sea spaces.
The launch of the National Institute for Marine and Ocean Sciences comes as several changes are expected in Singapore’s sea spaces.

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