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BIR expands digital systems for tax compliance

Mobile-first services aim to improve compliance and efficiency.
2 days ago

BIR expands digital systems for tax compliance

Mobile-first services aim to improve compliance and efficiency.
2 days ago

Private hospital plan takes shape in Singapore amidst public hospital overload

The government will add 300 to 400 beds across private hospitals in the east.
3 days ago

Gov't steps in with temporary relief as fuel costs hit transport operators

The measure will apply to government-contracted or subsidised school, disability, and healthcare transport services.
3 days ago

How Singapore cushions rising costs from a prolonged Middle East crisis

Inflation forecast rises to 2%, according to Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
4 days ago

Singapore to give $500 CDC vouchers in June ahead of 2027 timeline

Meanwhile, the 2026 Cost-of-Living Special Payment will get an extra $200.
4 days ago

Singapore to provide $1b support package amidst rising energy costs

Cash payouts, tax rebates, and grants aim to support households, businesses, and transport workers.
4 days ago

ADB sets up $25m facility to advance ASEAN Power Grid integration

The cross-border power plans hinge on early-stage financing support.
5 days ago

Singapore launches C3T to accelerate climate competitiveness transition

The Government and industry will align transition planning and sustainability coordination structure.
6 days ago

Flood losses top $32b in OECD countries as insurance fails to keep pace

Report shows 32% of flood losses in OECD member countries were insured from 2000 to 2024.

BCG warns growth no longer delivers jobs

Income gap hit 8.4 times in developed economies as labour demand shifts unevenly.

OECD projects global borrowing to soar to $29t by 2026

Governments and corporations raise debt as borrowing and market shifts rise.

OECD flags inflation risks as energy costs climb, global growth weakens

G20 inflation is set to reach 4% in 2026, with uneven regional growth and central banks urged to stay cautious, said OECD.

Singapore and Thailand open carbon credit project call aligned with Article 6

The agreement enables internationally transferred mitigation outcomes.

Quezon City sustains services through digital access and buffers

Belmonte says resilience depends on services and infrastructure.

Government embeds AI capability to improve public services

AI capability seen key to public value and competitiveness.

CICC defines future-proof governance through cybercrime awareness

Public education and partnerships drive cyber resilience

Philippines lowers service costs through digital push

DICT links digitalisation to governance continuity and efficiency.