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Tan See Leng

Shanmugam, Tan See Leng each awarded $210,000 in defamation suits against TOC’s Terry Xu

Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam (left) and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng (centre) were granted $210,000 in damages in defamation suits filed against The Online Citizen chief editor Terry Xu (right).
Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam (left) and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng (centre) were granted $210,000 in damages in defamation suits filed against The Online Citizen chief editor Terry Xu (right).

What is the National Space Agency of Singapore, and what is its mandate?

The formation of the new agency was first announced in February.
The formation of the new agency was first announced in February.

S’pore ready to step in to help businesses, households if Middle East conflict worsens: Tan See Leng

Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology Tan See Leng (second from left) speaking to workers during a visit to the SLNG Terminal on Jurong Island on March 20.
Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology Tan See Leng (second from left) speaking to workers during a visit to the SLNG Terminal on Jurong Island on March 20.

S'pore’s energy is secure despite disruptions from Mid-East conflict: Tan See Leng

Dr Tan See Leng, Singapore’s Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology in MTI, and Mr Akazawa Ryosei, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in METI, signed the Energy, Sustainability, and Climate Change Cooperation Framework on 15 March 2026.
Dr Tan See Leng, Singapore’s Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology in MTI, and Mr Akazawa Ryosei, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in METI, signed the Energy, Sustainability, and Climate Change Cooperation Framework on 15 March 2026.

Businesses, households can help offset impact of higher electricity prices: Tan See Leng

Earlier in March, the EMA warned that households could see an increase in electricity prices if fuel costs stay elevated.
Earlier in March, the EMA warned that households could see an increase in electricity prices if fuel costs stay elevated.

Workers in skilled trades set to receive more career help from MOM, starting with electricians

A new pilot is in the works to provide more structured career and skills progression ladder, and apprenticeships for electricians.
A new pilot is in the works to provide more structured career and skills progression ladder, and apprenticeships for electricians.

MOM to review suggestions to make advance retrenchment notifications mandatory

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said mandating such a requirement poses challenges, as retrenchment is a difficult process and is often a last resort for companies.
Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said mandating such a requirement poses challenges, as retrenchment is a difficult process and is often a last resort for companies.

Singapore to raise retirement age to 64 and re-employment age to 69 on July 1

Over the past five years, labour force participation among residents in their 60s has edged up, from around 58 per cent to nearly 60 per cent. Among those in their 50s, it rose from 79 per cent to 82 per cent.
Over the past five years, labour force participation among residents in their 60s has edged up, from around 58 per cent to nearly 60 per cent. Among those in their 50s, it rose from 79 per cent to 82 per cent.

New work pass for high earners in AI and tech among changes to S’pore foreign workforce policies

The One pass (AI and Tech) will replace the existing Tech Pass.
The One pass (AI and Tech) will replace the existing Tech Pass.

Free premium AI subscriptions for those taking certain SkillsFuture courses from 2nd half of 2026

The subsidy is to help Singaporeans gain confidence to work alongside AI.
The subsidy is to help Singaporeans gain confidence to work alongside AI.

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