Singapore government raises the carbon tax to 10$ per tonne of greenhouse gas emissions, up from $5 per tonne in 2019. Read more about Singapore government raises the carbon tax to 10$ per tonne of greenhouse gas emissions, up from $5 per tonne in 2019.
This year, Singapore achieves its goal to producing 30% of its nutritional needs domestically. Read more about This year, Singapore achieves its goal to producing 30% of its nutritional needs domestically.
The re-employment age goes up to 70 this year, up from 67 in 2019. Read more about The re-employment age goes up to 70 this year, up from 67 in 2019.
The retirement age rises to 65 from this year (62 in 2019). Read more about The retirement age rises to 65 from this year (62 in 2019).
Singapore's internet economy more than doubles to US$27 billion this year, up from US$12 billion in 2019. Read more about Singapore's internet economy more than doubles to US$27 billion this year, up from US$12 billion in 2019.
The new Science Centre at Jurong Lake Gardens opens this year, and it has more exhibitions and laboratories for visitors to conduct experiments and create new inventions. Read more about The new Science Centre at Jurong Lake Gardens opens this year, and it has more exhibitions and laboratories for visitors to conduct experiments and create new inventions.
Singapore's largest polyclinic opens this year opposite the Nex shopping mall. Read more about Singapore's largest polyclinic opens this year opposite the Nex shopping mall.
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) now trains 80,000 personnel per year in relevant technologies to enter the industry, increasing from 32,600 trained in these areas in 2017. Read more about The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) now trains 80,000 personnel per year in relevant technologies to enter the industry, increasing from 32,600 trained in these areas in 2017.
Singapore adds about 13,000 new jobs in the air and sea transport sectors by this year, on top of the sectors' 250,000 jobs from 2017. Read more about Singapore adds about 13,000 new jobs in the air and sea transport sectors by this year, on top of the sectors' 250,000 jobs from 2017.
Security clearance at all immigration checkpoints in Singapore is fully automated as of this year, featuring fingerprint, facial, and iris scand as part of the nation's plan to harness artificial intelligence technologies to deliver social and economic benefits. Read more about Security clearance at all immigration checkpoints in Singapore is fully automated as of this year, featuring fingerprint, facial, and iris scand as part of the nation's plan to harness artificial intelligence technologies to deliver social and economic benefits.
