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NDR 2026: 7 key takeaways - from family support and housing to Singapore’s future land plans
Nothing matters more than helping families thrive, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his 2026 National Day Rally…
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NDR 2026: Singapore studying feasibility of undersea tunnels to connect Tekong to mainland
Sentosa and neighbouring Pulau Brani are also set for major transformations, with plans for new attractions and…
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NDR 2026: Semakau, Bukom and Pulau Sudong may be merged into new island for industrial, power needs
The new island, modelled on Jurong Island's development, could house advanced manufacturing and future power…
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NDR 2026: Singapore's multiracial character will endure even as country stays open to newcomers, says PM Wong
Singapore will continue to broadly maintain its current ethnic balance, a policy which has served the country well,…
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NDR 2026: Each Singaporean child to get almost S$70,000 in growing years as part of moves to support parents
A new package will provide every Singaporean child with the same level of support regardless of birth order, unlike the…
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NDR 2026: Income ceilings for BTO flats, executive condos raised; first-time buyers to get extra ballot per child
To give potential flat buyers sufficient time to review their housing plans under the revised ceilings, the next…
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NDR 2026: Significantly lower childcare, infant care fees at government-supported preschools by 2030
Absorbing more of the costs of childcare and preschool is “one of the best investments we can make”, said Prime…
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NDR 2026: Parents to get up to 12 days of childcare leave each
The prime minister called on employers to make sure becoming a parent never disadvantages someone’s career.
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NDR 2026: PM Wong flags 'unsettling' AI risks, says Singapore ready to put in safeguards
Social media platforms will have to verify users’ ages more robustly, with further restrictions possible if safeguards…
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NDR 2026: Trust remains one of Singapore’s greatest strengths amid a fast-changing world, says PM Wong
In a world where trust is becoming harder to find, Singapore is a place where commitments are honoured.
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NDR 2026: Singapore can make more room for dialects while promoting Mandarin, says PM Wong
Free-to-air broadcasts will continue to mostly use Mandarin, but paid television and cinemas will see fewer curbs on…
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NDR 2026: New committee set up to help Malay/Muslim community seize economic opportunities, develop skills
One key area under consideration by the committee includes mental health support for workers navigating career…
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Canada retaliates as trade war with US escalates
US President Donald Trump hit back at Canada, saying it wants "the benefits of being a State" without being one.
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NDR 2026 highlights: More childcare leave, BTO income ceiling raised as PM Wong unveils major family support measures
The measures announced at the National Day Rally form part of a broader shift towards supporting families throughout…
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Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong to make official visits to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Mr Lee will meet the presidents and prime ministers of both countries from Aug 24 to Aug 31.
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Dozens of attacks in Thailand's restive south leave 2 injured
A local government office building, a 7-Eleven convenience store and a stolen vehicle were burned in the 51 attacks,…
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'Keep up the spirit': Indonesian teenage 'Superman' joins wildfire fight
Fires between January and July burned more than 200,000 hectares of land - an area three times the size of the capital…
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Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local mammal
South Australian authorities confirmed the nation's first mammalian detection of the H5N1 virus in a long-nosed fur…
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Two rescued after bulk carrier sinks off India
The Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Ocean Winner was headed to Singapore from Paradip port in India's Odisha state,…
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Bangladesh's gas crisis hits factories, homes and transport
Bangladesh was largely self-sufficient in natural gas in 2018, but production declined as older fields depleted, while…
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7-Eleven Singapore launches self-care spots at dining spaces islandwide
Located in over 60 7-Eleven Singapore stores with dine-in spaces, the Take Five Spot initiative gives customers…
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5.9 magnitude earthquake hits Japan, dozens injured
The late-night quake disrupted regional train services in Tokyo on Sunday morning, according to East Japan Railway…
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What actually works for knee pain? Expert advice for wear and tear, overuse and acute injuries
Here’s how to differentiate between common types of pain and what experts recommend for managing them.
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Raised differently, united by food: The couple making Singapore food heritage part of everyday life
Anugerah Murni Sabta and Aqid Aiman Azmi run Sendok Rakyat through workshops, walks and gatherings. They encourage…
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