Singapore National Day

A photo from Dec 3, 1959, shows a ceremony at the Padang to mark the installation of Yusof bin Ishak as Singapore's first Malaysia-born Yang di-Pertuan ...

But the Padang could not be gazetted until after changes to the Preservation of Monuments Act - the set of laws that protect national monuments here - were passed in Parliament in November last year. "Generations of people have gathered to witness key milestones in Singapore's history. Singapore was granted internal self-governance in 1959. "We take very seriously our role as one of the stalwart custodians of this newest national monument, the Padang, and will continue to help maintain it as a place that brings communities together to interact and play through sports and leisure activities." The National Heritage Board (NHB) said the Padang is the first green, open space on Singapore's list of national monuments - the highest form of recognition for a structure or site's significance. On Monday, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong said that while the site has no physical structures, its open space is the site of many shared memories as a nation.

While Singapore has weathered the test of the COVID-19 pandemic, the road ahead will not be easy and Singaporeans have to stand united, Mr Lee said. On ...

“COVID-19 will not be Singapore’s last crisis. He invited citizens to participate actively and contribute their ideas. Staying united is key to Singapore’s survival – it is the only way to deal with challenges in an increasingly troubled world.” “But the basic reality is that international economic conditions have shifted." In June, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced a S$1.5 billion support package to provide targeted relief for more vulnerable Singaporeans affected by inflation. Advertisement

SINGAPORE — Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered his National Day Message on Monday (8 August) night. His annual message was broadcasted on local ...

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My fellow Singaporeans, Read more at straitstimes.com.

As long as we stay united and resolute, we can keep our nation peaceful and secure, build a more prosperous economy, and forge an inclusive society that all of us can belong to and can be proud of, for many years to come. This is how we do things in Singapore - always daring to dream, setting our sights on the next frontier, and searching for better solutions and fresh possibilities. We also need to sustain economic progress and social resilience - investing in our people to reach their full potential, taking care of our elderly and vulnerable, fostering a common identity and building a brighter future for our grandchildren and beyond. They will transform the way we live, work and play, while strengthening our roots and heritage. I invite you to participate actively, contribute your ideas, and help to shape our future Singapore. Singapore's deeper response to this shift must be to transform our industry, upgrade our skills and raise our productivity. I am speaking to you from Gardens by the Bay. This year is the Gardens' 10th anniversary, but the Gardens were decades in the making. We have acted decisively to secure supplies of food and other essentials, diversifying our sources and building up adequate stockpiles. Staying united is key to Singapore's survival - it is the only way to deal with challenges in an increasingly troubled world. Third, war in Europe will affect regional security in the Asia-Pacific. Already it has further strained China's relations with the US, and with America's partners in Asia. Singapore will be buffeted by intense rivalry and tensions in the region around us. We held up through this trial, to emerge stronger and more united. Second, the invasion violates fundamental principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity under the United Nations Charter. This is particularly vital to Singapore, because these principles underpin our security, and even our existence.

BEYOND immediate measures such as a tighter exchange rate policy, Singapore's deeper response to the global economic challenges that have emerged following ...

SINGAPORE - The Padang - a site of countless historic events in Singapore's history - will officially be gazetted as the nation's 75th national monument ...

"Generations of people have gathered to witness key milestones in Singapore's history. Singapore was granted internal self-governance in 1959. Ms Jean Wee, director of the NHB's Preservation of Sites and Monuments division, said that together with Singapore's 74 other National Monuments, the Padang "will contribute to the architectural and cultural diversity of our nation's built heritage, and be celebrated as one of the many places that define Singapore and our people". But the Padang could not be gazetted until after changes to the Preservation of Monuments Act - the set of laws that protect national monuments here - were passed in Parliament in November last year. The National Heritage Board (NHB) said the Padang is the first green, open space on Singapore's list of national monuments - the highest form of recognition for a structure or site's significance. SINGAPORE - The Padang - a site of countless historic events in Singapore's history - will officially be gazetted as the nation's 75th national monument from Tuesday (Aug 9), the 57th anniversary of the Republic's independence.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday warned of the scope for miscalculations over tensions in the Taiwan Strait, which he said were unlikely ...

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Industry change, productivity gains needed to boost wages · Singapore needs to be prepared for geopolitical instability.

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday warned of the scope for miscalculations over tensions in the Taiwan Strait, ...

"The world is not likely to return anytime soon to the low inflation levels and interest rates that we have enjoyed in recent decades," he said, adding the country of 5.5 million people must plan far ahead and transform industry, upgrade skills and raise productivity. Singapore's inflation has reached more than a decade-high in recent months, and its central bank tightened its monetary policy on July 14 in an off-cycle move to cope with the cost pressure. Lee said economic challenges were more immediate and that Singapore's outlook has "clouded considerably", adding that the government will roll out more measures in coming months to help people cope with rising prices.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's 2022 National Day Message. The message was recorded at Gardens by the Bay and telecast on 8 August 2022.

As long as we stay united and resolute, we can keep our nation peaceful and secure, build a more prosperous economy, and forge an inclusive society that all of us can belong to and can be proud of, for many years to come. This is how we do things in Singapore – always daring to dream, setting our sights on the next frontier, and searching for better solutions and fresh possibilities. We also need to sustain economic progress and social resilience – investing in our people to reach their full potential, taking care of our elderly and vulnerable, fostering a common identity and building a brighter future for our grandchildren and beyond. They will transform the way we live, work and play, while strengthening our roots and heritage. I invite you to participate actively, contribute your ideas, and help to shape our future Singapore. Singapore’s deeper response to this shift must be to transform our industry, upgrade our skills and raise our productivity. I am speaking to you from Gardens by the Bay. This year is the Gardens’ 10th anniversary, but the Gardens were decades in the making. We have acted decisively to secure supplies of food and other essentials, diversifying our sources and building up adequate stockpiles. Staying united is key to Singapore’s survival – it is the only way to deal with challenges in an increasingly troubled world. Third, war in Europe will affect regional security in the Asia-Pacific. Already it has further strained China’s relations with the US, and with America’s partners in Asia. Singapore will be buffeted by intense rivalry and tensions in the region around us. We held up through this trial, to emerge stronger and more united. Second, the invasion violates fundamental principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity under the United Nations Charter. This is particularly vital to Singapore, because these principles underpin our security, and even our existence.

SINGAPORE: Professor Tan Chorh Chuan, the chief health scientist at the Ministry of Health (MOH), heads this year's list of National Day Award recipients.

He sits on the board of trustees at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) as its chairman and also chairs the board of directors at The Esplanade. Mr Lee became chairman of the Public Service Commission in 2018, after he retired as chairman of Shell in Singapore in 2014. He sits on the board of trustees at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) as its chairman and also chairs the board of directors at The Esplanade. He was the president of the National University of Singapore (NUS) from 2008 to 2017, and he helped to establish the Duke-NUS Medical School in 2005. Mr Lee became chairman of the Public Service Commission in 2018, after he retired as chairman of Shell in Singapore in 2014. He was the president of the National University of Singapore (NUS) from 2008 to 2017, and he helped to establish the Duke-NUS Medical School in 2005.

The Distinguished Service Order is awarded to (from left) veteran diplomat Gopinath Pillai, PSC chairman Lee Tzu Yang and the Ministry of Health's chief ...

It resonated with him as he was also very passionate when it came to wildlife, and he lived his life fighting for the wildlife and being a voice for the animals." The former community health director at SingHealth Polyclinics died in 2021 at age 44 from leukemia. He would be chuffed, if he is listening from up there," she said. The company's global headquarters officially moved to Singapore in March this year. Under his leadership, the PSC brought in a more diverse pool of scholarship candidates. "This is an honour I humbly accept on behalf of others who work with me.

SINGAPORE — Given the intense rivalry and tensions in the region, Singapore must brace itself and be psychologically prepared for potentially less peace and ...

Stating that Covid-19 will not be the last crisis, Mr Lee called on Singaporeans not to fear, even as more storms and turbulence lie ahead. “This is how we do things in Singapore — always daring to dream, setting our sights on the next frontier, and searching for better solutions and fresh possibilities. Turning his attention to the venue where he was speaking, Mr Lee said that Gardens by the Bay, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, has become a landmark that Singaporeans are very proud of and enjoy. In order to dampen imported inflation, the Government has tightened its exchange rate policy and strengthened the Singapore dollar. Our mutual trust in one another made all the difference.Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, on how Singaporeans tackled Covid-19” Our mutual trust in one another made all the difference.”

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Three Singaporeans with a long record of public service have been conferred the Distinguished Service Order ...

It resonated with him as he was also very passionate when it came to wildlife, and he lived his life fighting for the wildlife and being a voice for the animals." The former community health director at SingHealth Polyclinics died in 2021 at age 44 from leukaemia. The company's global headquarters officially moved to Singapore in March this year. The veteran investor, who chairs northern European financial services group SEB, said: "I am deeply honoured to have received this award. Under his leadership, the PSC brought in a more diverse pool of scholarship candidates. "This is an honour I humbly accept on behalf of others who work with me.

When HDB first got started, it was meant for low-income Singaporeans who needed help. For this reason, HDB flats used to be only for rental, to Singaporeans in ...

It’s the one place where you can see the differences in HDB and private housing prices – despite the fact that these are essentially the same thing. In short, these were built by the PSA, but as they weren’t popular they were transferred to HDB. Today, 5 blocks are public housing, and 4 are private. For example, SkyTerrace@Dawson has a lease starting from April 2016, but was indicated to be completed in 2015 (with residents moving in during that year too). Waterway Terraces has a lease starting in March 2016, but is also indicated as 2015 in its completion year. HDB needed a way to move all the extra 5-room flats, so the decision was made to split them into pairs of smaller flats. This was for a unit at SkyTerrace @ Dawson, in the Queenstown area. If the CPF interest rate were to rise, your HDB loan rate would rise with it – but because CPF rates haven’t changed in over two decades, most Singaporeans consider the HDB loan rate to be “fixed”. Way back in the 1990s, however, it was Bedok that held the title of the largest town by population. You pay a minimum of 15 per cent down for the flat, all of which can come from CPF. Most Singaporeans, after using their CPF, will not have to pay anything in cash. There were 261 flats that transacted for a million dollars or more in 2021, and this was triple the number from 2020. HDB only began to sell flats in 1964, around four years after it was instituted; and it was only in 1968 that you could use your CPF to pay for a flat. A lot of this comes down to that uniquely Singaporean home, that we call the HDB flat. This was way back in the 1960s when you rented directly from HDB. Interestingly, this may be cheaper than the rent you pay for someone’s flat today, when put into context.

SINGAPORE — A member of the Red Lions parachute team was stretchered off from the Marina Bay Floating Platform after an incident during his landing during ...

We would like to thank Singaporeans for their concern and support." SINGAPORE — A member of the Red Lions parachute team was stretchered off from the Marina Bay Floating Platform after an incident at his landing during the National Day Parade (Aug 9). SINGAPORE — A member of the Red Lions parachute team was stretchered off from the Marina Bay Floating Platform after an incident during his landing during the National Day parade (Aug 9).

Third Warrant Officer Jeffrey Heng was the last of 10 parachutists to land. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Videos and photos of the incident were quickly shared on social media, showing army soldiers attending to 3WO Heng. Let’s all wish Jeffrey a quick recovery.” SINGAPORE - A Red Lions parachutist who was stretchered off after a rough landing during the National Day Parade (NDP) at the Marina Bay floating platform on Tuesday (Aug 9) is in stable condition.

Red Lion 3WO Jeffrey Heng took a hard landing during the National Day Parade on Aug 9, 2022. 09 Aug 2022 07:32PM (Updated: 09 Aug ...

My best wishes and speedy recovery to that brave Red Lion." “I really hope the last Red Lion is ok," one wrote. The incident drew concern from both spectators and people watching the parade from home.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to his Singaporean counterpart Halimah Yacob on the country's 57th National Day. In the ...

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi also extended his congratulations to Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on the day. "I attach great importance to the development of China-Singapore relations, and stand ready to work with President Halimah to lead the two countries to dock their development strategies and expand high-level cooperation so as to take China-Singapore ties to a new level for the benefit of the two countries and peoples," said the Chinese president. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to his Singaporean counterpart Halimah Yacob on the country's 57th National Day.

Singapore's story of material success might have led to its citizens growing more self-centred. As we commemorate the country's 57th year of independence, ...

The Singapore story is one of material success. For instance, the viral clip of the polytechnic lecturer making racist remarks to an interracial couple sparked soul-searching of our assumptions about racial harmony. “What’s in it for me?” we tend to ask. In the morning, residents would gather around the well to brush their teeth and take their share of the water. As long as we do not take this peace for granted and work together to protect our common space, we will get there.” But my story is an account of the “kampung spirit” – mutual aid exchanged freely and graciously. This is not to romanticise the Singapore I grew up in. The first person who drew for himself also drew for the rest of us. But as we progressed deeper into the pandemic, many individuals stepped up for others. We had no running water and had to draw it from a communal well. When I was asked about my thoughts on Singapore’s social compact, I considered how far we’ve come from a small trading port struggling with its identity in the 1960s. Singapore’s story of material success might have led to its citizens growing more self-centred.

Singapore celebrates her 57th National Day today! We take a break from regular programming and will return tomorrow with more watch news and reviews.

We take the day off to celebrate the 57th National Day for Singapore. We wish all Singaporeans and friends National Day greetings. We take the day off to celebrate the 57th National Day for Singapore. We wish all Singaporeans and friends National Day greetings. We will be back tomorrow with more watch news and reviews.

Fireworks light up the sky during the 57th National Day celebrations in Singapore, Aug. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey). People take photos as a helicopter ...

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New Delhi [India], August 9 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday extended wishes to the government and people of Singapore on ...

In 2021-22 (April – September 2021) bilateral trade stood at USD 14.2 billion. India-Singapore relations are based on shared values and approaches, economic opportunities, and convergence of interests on key issues. In 2020-21, bilateral trade stood at USD 21.98 billion. Economic and technological ties are extensive and growing. India and Singapore added new momentum and direction to their Strategic Partnership in 2018, anchored in the official visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Singapore from May 31 to June 2, and his second visit on November 14-15 for attending the ASEAN-India and related Summits. (ANI). The cumulative FDI inflows from Singapore to India stood at USD 118.39 billion (April 2000 -June 2021) which is 22 pc of total FDI inflows in India. Singapore was the largest source of FDI in India in 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21.