SINGAPORE: Public health, not potential tax revenue losses, was the reason Singapore decided to ban electronic cigarettes in 2018, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Wednesday (Jan 10). Member of Parliament James Lim (WP-Sengkang) had filed questions on e-cigarettes or vapes, asking if the potential loss of tax revenue was a factor in disallowing e-cigarettes. … Read more
Despite these headwinds, Singapore has “reason for hope and confidence”, Mr Lee said. “Rapid technological progress, especially in artificial intelligence and robotics, holds great promise for our businesses and people,” he said. “The government will work closely with businesses to upgrade and transform their operations, and with our tripartite partners to support every Singaporean to … Read more
SHIPPING CORRIDOR, COOPERATION INITIATIVES Singapore and Tianjin will also establish a green and digital shipping corridor – the first such corridor to connect the two countries. The corridor will be a testbed for both countries to pilot and trial digital solutions, alternative fuels and technologies, as well as facilitate manpower development to support the decarbonisation and digitalisation … Read more
