Singapore’s budget in 2021: To tackle the challenges ahead and emerge stronger together

Each year, Singapore releases a budget – allocating funds to key areas that will set the tone for the city-state in the coming year. Last year’s theme was about meeting the economic challenges of COVID-19, and this year continues on a similar note as the island nation aims to “tackle challenges ahead and emerge stronger …

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6 ways to celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 in Singapore

With March 8th just a few days away, people all over the world are thinking about what they can do to celebrate International Women’s Day this year. The annual occasion celebrates women and their achievements, as well as raises awareness about gender equality. In fact, gender bias is this year’s theme with the hashtag #EachforEqual. …

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Connect@Changi: All you need to know about Singapore’s business meeting travel bubble

Business travelers hoping to visit Singapore can rejoice at the launch of Connect@Changi, as part of the Connect@Singapore initiative, which is the world’s first safe ‘Business Travel eXchange’. Given the city’s status as a regional business hub and its pandemic-hit travel industry, this is a welcome move and a crucial step in the easing of …

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Tackling Singapore mental health issues with telepsychiatry in 2021

It’s been over a year since the Ministry of Health (MOH) first reported the first case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and a lot has certainly changed in Singapore, which includes working lifestyle, economy, healthcare, and the social fabric of the population. The significant disruption to millions in the city-state due to the COVID-19 pandemic …

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