Gold medallist Singapore’s swimmer Pin Xiu Yip celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 50m Backstroke – S2 Gold Final at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, in the Paris La Defence Arena, Nanterre, west of Paris, on 31 August 2024. (Photo: JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP News)
Yip Pin Xiu wins again! The Singaporean swimmer takes gold in the 50m backstroke S2 at Paris 2024, just days after winning the 100m backstroke S2 event. This victory extends her remarkable record of winning gold in this event for three consecutive Paralympic Games. More on Yip Pin Xiu’s historic Paralympics feat here.
Singapore ranks first in the world for skilled labour in 2024, followed by Norway and Denmark. Southeast Asia’s Philippines and Indonesia also score highly, reflecting global trends in workforce development and technological adoption to counter labour shortages. More on Singapore’s recognition as the global leader in skilled workforce.
Singapore’s next general election (GE) might look a little different, thanks to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s push for more female candidates. Speaking at a PAP conference, Wong underscored the importance of gender diversity in leadership. He addressed concerns that gender equality might marginalise men, aiming to balance the scales. Here’s why PM Wong is advocating for gender diversity in the next GE.
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Singapore ranks first in the world for skilled labour in 2024, followed by Norway and Denmark. Southeast Asia’s Philippines and Indonesia also score highly, reflecting global trends in workforce development and technological adoption to counter labour shortages. More on Singapore’s recognition as the global leader in skilled workforce.
Singapore’s next general election (GE) might look a little different, thanks to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s push for more female candidates. Speaking at a PAP conference, Wong underscored the importance of gender diversity in leadership. He addressed concerns that gender equality might marginalise men, aiming to balance the scales. Here’s why PM Wong is advocating for gender diversity in the next GE.
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