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Tharman Shanmugaratnam becomes Singapore’s ninth President with 70.4% of the votes
Tharman said earlier that he was “truly humbled” after receiving 70% of the votes sampled.
September 01, 2023
News
Potential cyber threats to the Presidential Election
Malicious cyber activities, including phishing, could affect electorates’ confidence in the election processes.
August 31, 2023
Global Economy
Briefs: Singapore seeks financial firms' documents in laundering case, SGX RegCo issues 'trade with caution' on DRT
Quoteworthy: "We want good luck and good things to happen." –— Presidential candidate Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
August 25, 2023
Singapore news
Meet the man behind Singapore’s reserves
Ng Kok Song helped build the country’s savings. Now, he wants to be its guardian.
August 24, 2023
Singapore news
Singapore’s George Goh wants annual report if elected president
The proposed report includes details such as the signing off on bills, speeches made and funds raised.
August 17, 2023
Singapore news
Singapore to go to the polls on Sept 1 if more than one candidate is eligible to be nominated as President
Applications for the certificate of eligibility will close on Aug 17. The deposit payable by each candidate is $40,500.
August 11, 2023
Singapore news
Ex-Singapore president candidate Tan Kin Lian considers 2023 bid
The former head of NTUC Income came in last of four candidates at the 2011 presidential election.
July 31, 2023
Singapore news
Singapore presidential race attracts one more ex-GIC veteran
“Singapore is very fortunate to have two of the best people I know running for President,” says hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio.
July 19, 2023
Singapore news
Former GIC CIO Ng Kok Song considers running for upcoming presidential election
According to news reports, Ng will come to his final decision within a week.
July 15, 2023
Global Economy
Briefs: Investors see more Fed rate hikes and no cuts till 2024; oil demand growth to slow dramatically as peak nears
In other news: China faces millionaire exodus as economy slows
June 18, 2023