Singapore enjoys a friendly relationship with China. Next year, the two countries will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. During the greeting, President Tharman also invited Jinping to visit the city-state, while stating that he wishes to see a more robust China-Singapore bond.
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Enhanced subsidies to benefit 1.1 million Singapore residents from October 1
Since February 2024, MOH has increased the daily MediShield Life claim limits for inpatient hospice palliative care service from SGD 250 to SGD 460 for general inpatient palliative care and from SGD 350 to SGD 500 for specialised inpatient palliative care and removed the MediSave SGD 2,500 lifetime withdrawal limit for all home palliative care and day hospice patients who use their own MediSave.
Kalaa Utsavam set to enthral Singapore in November, with Akram Khan’s GIGENIS as highlight show
Alongside Akram Khan, GIGENIS brings together different Indian dance forms and some of their finest performers from three continents. The show makes its exclusive Asian stop in Singapore during Kalaa Utsavam, following its world premiere in France in August 2024. It will also tour London and New York.
MFA asks Singaporeans to defer all travel to Lebanon as Israel intensifies attack
The Ministry has also implored Singaporeans in Lebanon to eRegister with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at their official website, so that they can contact them should the need arise.
East Coast Park Beach reopens, water activities resume after oil spill cleanup
All public beaches affected by the June incident have now fully reopened with all water activities allowed.
Temasek marks 50th anniversary by setting aside SGD 100 million in Concessional Capital for Climate Action
Temasek said in a media release: “The battle for net zero will be won or lost in Asia, which hosts more than half of the world’s population and contributes more than half of global carbon emissions. Yet the region faces unique structural constraints and challenges that hinder the pace of progress.”
National Gallery Singapore extends run of Cheong Soo Pieng: Layer by Layer until 24 November
Featuring over 30 of Cheong’s paintings from the 1950s to the 1980s, Layer by Layer utilises in-depth material analysis, through tools such as x-ray scans and infrared photography to present new ways of looking at Cheong’s art.
Singapore now over 6 million strong, non-resident population jumps five percent
The figure was released on Tuesday by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in the annual Population in Brief report by the National Population and Talent Division.
Singapore Indian Puja Association embraces inclusivity to foster community spirit in the Lion City
Even though just a few years old and less experienced than other organisers in the country, SIPA has made a name for itself with its inclusive approach.
Singapore: Ex-transport minister S Iswaran not facing corruption charges, convicted on five counts
Iswaran admitted to four charges under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which forbids all public servants from obtaining any valuable thing from someone involved with them in an official capacity, and one charge of obstruction of justice.
