In taxing wealth, how far can Singapore push property owners?

While inequality data has revived calls for wealth taxes, the government remains focused on immovable assets [SINGAPORE] Singapore’s first-ever release of official wealth data has revived calls for greater taxation of assets,... Read more »

S’poreans slams Singapore Art Book Fair for its ‘Walking Exhibitor’ format

 Singaporeans criticise upcoming Singapore Art Book Fair rental fees and ‘Walking Exhibitor’ format The upcoming annual Singapore Art Book Fair (SGABF) has received criticism over its proposed “Walking Exhibitor” concept. Many have... Read more »

NTU students launches campaign to raise acceptance of assistance dogs

Before Mr Thomas Nathan Chan visits a new place, he makes the effort to find a contact number and call the place a few days ahead to tell them that he has... Read more »

Analysis:BOJ’s hawkish hints keep rate hike on the cards

WASHINGTON, April 17 : Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda refrained from pre-committing to an April rate increase as the Iran war muddled the outlook, but left a few hawkish signs after... Read more »

Singapore to roll out mass emergency alerts to mobile phones from May, starting with Singtel users

SCDF and the Singapore Police Force will be tasked with sending SG Alert messages. SCDF said that the system complements existing emergency communications platforms, such as its public warning system which uses... Read more »

Myanmar’s ex-president Win Myint freed after pardon of post-coup convictions

YANGON – Former Myanmar president Win Myint, detained since a 2021 coup, was freed on April 17 after being pardoned of convictions handed down during the post-putsch period of military rule. Mr... Read more »

Jail, caning for ‘father figure’ who molested girl, 10, in cinema

SINGAPORE: A man with a history of sexual offences involving minors befriended a young girl and positioned himself as a “father figure” after learning that she felt neglected by her actual father.... Read more »

Rupiah hits record low against Singdollar, threatening Indonesian arrivals and trade

Published Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · 10:28 PM [SINGAPORE] Indonesia’s rupiah hit a fresh low against the Singapore dollar on April 15, weighed down by rising oil prices linked to the Iran war and capital... Read more »

Visually impaired S’porean athlete conquers HYROX despite almost backing out

MS Features: Visually impaired athlete Dennard Lee finishes HYROX with guide Before the race even begins, the strain is already there — muscles tight, palms slick with sweat, breath measured and deliberate.... Read more »

More workers in Singapore opt for jobs for which they are overqualified: MOM, NTUC studies

Workers take up jobs that do not fully use their qualifications for reasons such as stability, flexible hours [SINGAPORE] A rising share of workers in Singapore are overqualified for their jobs, but... Read more »