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CNA
3 days ago
- Automotive
- CNA
Surge in number of enquiries about Vehicle Entry Permit applications
Firms helping with Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) applications are seeing 10 times more enquiries from Singapore drivers since Jun 4. Malaysia had announced then that enforcement action on foreign vehicles entering without activated VEP tags will begin on Jul 1. The firms say they are prepared to put in the extra hours to handle the surge. Claudia Lim with more.
CNA
15-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
SATS to invest S$250m to upgrade, expand capabilities
Singapore will soon be able to process more cargo, and more efficiently, as the country strives to become a global supply chain hub. This is as ground handling firm SATS is pumping in S$250 million to increase capacity and upgrade its fleet over the next five years. These upgrades are set to support growing cargo volumes at Changi Airport through the mid-2030s, when the new Terminal 5 and Changi East Industrial Zone are projected to start operations. Claudia Lim with more.
CNA
08-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
Plans to enhance efficiency of last-mile deliveries underway
Dedicated delivery bays and collection lockers could be made mandatory for new private condominium developments this year. The move by a tripartite workgroup aims to enhance efficiency of last-mile deliveries. This follows an increased volume of e-commerce and food deliveries in the past five years. Claudia Lim with more.
CNA
22-04-2025
- Politics
- CNA
GE2025: Political parties fielding more, more diverse female potential candidates
Political parties are fielding a more diverse crop of female potential candidates for the upcoming General Election, compared with the last. For example, the ruling People's Action Party has so far introduced three more women this time around. Across parties, the women are from varied backgrounds, and include a homemaker and a former diplomat. Analysts say such diversity resonates with younger voters, who want more inclusive representation. Claudia Lim with more. Political parties are fielding a more diverse crop of female potential candidates for the upcoming General Election, compared with the last. For example, the ruling People's Action Party has so far introduced three more women this time around. Across parties, the women are from varied backgrounds, and include a homemaker and a former diplomat. Analysts say such diversity resonates with younger voters, who want more inclusive representation. Claudia Lim with more.
CNA
21-04-2025
- Business
- CNA
GE2025: Housing affordability, availability hot button issues for younger voters
HDB resale flat prices and availability are shaping up as top priorities for voters as the General Election approaches, according to analysts. They say these could turn out to be hot button issues, especially for younger voters and families. Claudia Lim reports. HDB resale flat prices and availability are shaping up as top priorities for voters as the General Election approaches, according to analysts. They say these could turn out to be hot button issues, especially for younger voters and families. Claudia Lim reports.
