Wong also said the government will put in an additional Sg$5 billion to a coastal and flood protection fund and another Sg$5 billion to a pool supporting clean energy. Singapore was also studying the ...

A focus on just the hongbaos and handouts would be missing the woods for the trees. Read more at straitstimes.com.

"I encourage all households to make the switch to more resource-efficient products if you have not already done so," said ...

To alleviate rising costs, PM Wong announced another $800 of CDC vouchers for all Singaporean households, totalling about $1 billion. The first $500 will be given out in May 2025, while the remaining ...

Singapore will invest in infrastructure to unlock its growth potential. In the newly-announced Budget 2025, Prime Minister ...

One-third of the city state at risk of coastal flooding. Finance Minister Lawrence Wong has announced a $5b increase to ...

Singapore offered broad support for workers and businesses, as well as assistance with living costs, with the economy bracing ...

Singapore offered broad support for workers and businesses, as well as assistance with living costs, with the economy bracing ...

Wong, in his first budget as premier, announced a healthy fiscal position. He forecast a surprise budget surplus of S$6.8 ...

Diplomatic Courier writer Stephanie Gull brings you three under–the–radar stories from Oceania and southeast Asia: Singapore flash floods, an Indonesian meal program, and Australia’s coffee dilemma.

Wetlands are nature’s own flood defence system. They act like giant sponges, absorbing excess rainwater, slowing down runoff, ...