IP insurers’ small panels irk some policyholders
SINGAPORE – When lawyer Leslie Tham, 48, needed to go for an urgent medical procedure last year, his agent told him he needed to get pre-approval to make a claim […]
50,000 staff in education sector receive Covid-19 vaccination letters; over 80% have made appointments
SINGAPORE – Over 80 per cent of staff in education institutions who have been invited to take the Covid-19 vaccine have made appointments to do so, said Education Minister Lawrence […]
From The Backbench
GAN THIAM POH (ANG MO KIO GRC) Extending childcare leave amid Covid-19 Mr Gan noted that currently, if a young child falls sick, he is given at least five days […]
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Jan 17
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Jan 17. All travellers to S’pore need to take Covid-19 PCR test on arrival from Jan 25 Foreign workers […]
IB diploma and A levels: How the two routes differ
SINGAPORE – The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the A levels are both two-year-long programmes that cater mainly to students between 16 and 18 years old. In Singapore, more […]
How Covid-19 pushed the property market to adapt
During the worst phase of the pandemic, many people wondered if the property market would come to a screeching halt and result in the greatest fall in prices since the […]
Must-reads
THE BIG STORY Singapore signs world’s largest trade pact The world’s largest trade pact, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, was inked by ministers from 15 countries including Singapore. Prime Minister […]