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Singapore tops governance index again, rivals lag

Singapore has once again secured the top spot in the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) 2026, marking its fourth consecutive year as the global leader...


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MAS appoints Ong Pang Thye to board

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced the appointment of Ong Pang Thye to its Board of Directors for a three-year term starting 1...


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Singapore boards record diversity gains as women appointments rise

The Council for Board Diversity (CBD) has reported a rise in women's appointments across Singapore's boards, with women now holding 36.1% of board seats in...


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Singapore removes deferred payment scheme for ECs

The Singapore government has introduced significant changes to the Executive Condominium (EC) Housing Scheme, aiming to support first-time homebuyers. Effective from 8 May 2026, the...


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Singapore signs carbon credits deal with Philippines

Singapore and the Philippines have signed a landmark Implementation Agreement on carbon credits collaboration, marking the Philippines' first such agreement under Article 6 of the...


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Balakrishnan reiterates importance of Singapore-EU partnership amid global tensions

Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, underscored the importance of the Singapore-European Union (EU) partnership during the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) Singapore's...


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HTX, ST Engineering collab on space tech goals

HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) and ST Engineering have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a space technology programme aimed...


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ASEAN Foundation tackles rising online scams

The ASEAN Foundation has unveiled 'Scam Ready ASEAN', a regional initiative designed to bolster defences against online scams throughout Southeast Asia. Announced at the Google...


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HTX and NCS accelerate tech capabilities to advance engineering innovation

HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) and NCS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Milipol TechX Summit 2026, establishing a Continuous...


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Singapore achieves milestone in digital government index

Singapore has achieved a significant milestone in digital government services, as revealed by Adobe's 2025 Digital Government Index. The nation's overall score increased to 65,...


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