Singapore latest news

Here are some of the latest news from Singapore:

Politics

• Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has announced that the country will hold a general election on July 10, 2020. (Source: Channel NewsAsia)
• The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) has announced that it will contest the upcoming general election, with its secretary-general Chee Soon Juan saying that the party will focus on issues such as housing, healthcare, and education. (Source: The Straits Times)

Economy

• Singapore's economy grew by 1.2% in the first quarter of 2020, slower than expected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Channel NewsAsia)
• The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has kept interest rates unchanged, citing the uncertain global economic outlook. (Source: The Business Times)

Health

• Singapore has reported 35,000 cases of COVID-19, with 24 deaths. (Source: Ministry of Health)
• The Singapore government has announced that it will provide additional support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the pandemic, including a new loan scheme and tax relief. (Source: Channel NewsAsia)

Education

• The Singapore government has announced plans to introduce a new curriculum for primary school students, focusing on skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving. (Source: The Straits Times)
• The National University of Singapore (NUS) has been ranked as the top university in Asia and 11th globally in the QS World University Rankings. (Source: NUS)

Sports

• Singapore's national football team has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, after defeating the Philippines 2-1 in a playoff match. (Source: The Straits Times)
• The Singapore Sports Hub has been named as the host venue for the 2023 Southeast Asian Games. (Source: Channel NewsAsia)

Other News

• A new theme park, Universal Studios Singapore, has opened at Resorts World Sentosa, featuring attractions such as the Battlestar Galactica roller coaster and the Jurassic Park River Adventure water ride. (Source: The Straits Times)
• The Singapore government has announced plans to introduce a new electronic waste recycling scheme, aimed at reducing the amount of electronic waste sent to landfills. (Source: Channel NewsAsia)

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