Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced several new initiatives to support Singaporeans in his National Day Rally speech on Aug 23.

The key messages were:

A new southern island somewhat similar to Jurong Island but also supporting other industries, a refresh for Sentosa and tunnels to link to Pulau Tekong are some projects Singaporeans may look forward to in the years ahead.

Pulau Semakau, Pulau Bukom and Pulau Sudong are among islands that could be merged through planned land reclamation to create a new “Western island” in coming decades for a new generation of industries, power generation infrastructure and defence needs, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong...

As the world becomes increasingly contested and more unstable than before, Singapore will focus on deepening regional integration and strengthening partnerships beyond the region to make ASEAN a more effective single market when it takes on the ASEAN chairmanship in 2027, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in his National Day Rally speech on Aug 23.

The Republic will also bring diverse partners together, building common ground and keeping channels for dialogue and cooperation open, PM Wong said.

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Mr Bandaru Yashwanth Naga Sai was thanked by by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong among others in his National Day Rally speech on Aug 23.

Speaking about the key role of migrants in Singapore’s history and evolution, PM Wong noted that Sai – as his friends call him – became a citizen just before he enlisted.

“He excelled in training, and even volunteered to extend his NS to help his unit prepare for a major combat evaluation. Earlier this year, he...

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a slew of measures to support parents in his National Day Rally speech on Aug 23.

To start, working parents will be entitled to more childcare leave. Under the new arrangement, every working parent will get eight days with one child aged 12 or below; 10 days with two children and 12 days with three or more children.

Currently, childcare leave is not tied to the number of children a parent has. Working parents receive...