Singapore Today
What is the GST rate in Singapore?
9%
Name the type of government system that Singapore has.
Representative democracy
Name the four official races in Singapore.
Chinese, Malay, Indian, Others
What is globalisation?
Globalisation means the movement and exchange (of human beings, goods, and services, capital, technologies or cultural practices) all around the world.
Who is the current president of the United States?
Donald Trump
Who is the President and Prime Minister of Singapore as of 2025?
President: Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Prime Minister: Lawrence Wong
What are the three functions of government?
Legislative
Judiciary
Executive
Who celebrates Vesak Day?
Buddhists
Which international organization, established in 1945, aims to promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries worldwide?
The United Nations
What country officially left the European Union in January 2020?
United Kingdom (Brexit)
What is Singapore's total population as of June 2024?
Sub-question: What proportion of Singapore's total population are foreigners?
6.04 million
Name the four attributes of citizenship.
Legal status
Sense of identity
Shared values
Civic participation
Which nationality takes up the largest share of immigrants in Singapore?
Malaysians
International trade (e.g., ASEAN Free Trade Area)
Tourism
Attracting investments
What is the name of the global climate agreement signed in 2015 to combat climate change?
Paris Agreement
Which aspect of Singapore made it to the UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list?
Hawker culture in Singapore
What are the roles of government?
Maintain law and order
Ensure economic and social well-being
Promote and protect the country's national interests
What is the Ethnic Integration Policy (EIP)?
The EIP sets quotas for the number of families from each ethnic group (Chinese, Malay, Indian, Others) who can live in an HDB block or neighbourhood.
This ensures a balanced mix of races across all public housing estates.
What are factors that contribute to globalisation?
Technological advancements (developments in transportation, digital technology)
Multinational corporations (MNCs)
What is happening between China and Hong Kong?
The Hong Kong–Mainland China conflict refers to the tense relations shared between the two countries. China wishes to assimilate Hong Kong into the mainland, while Hong Kong is resentful over the increasing interference from China over its internal affairs.
Name four pressing issues faced by Singapore today.
Ageing population
Social inequality
Rising cost of living
Climate change
What did the government announce during Budget 2025?
Vouchers (CDC, Edusave)
Large families scheme
SG60 perks (ActiveSG, SG Culture Pass)
Education and Upskilling (Skillsfuture)
What are some benefits and challenges of Singapore being open to new immigrants and foreigners?
Benefits: Cultural exchange and appreciation, exchange of knowledge and skills
Challenges: Tensions and conflicts, stereotyping and discrimination, increased competition
What are some impacts of globalisation?
Economic growth and vulnerability
Spread and/or dilution of culture
What is happening between Ukraine and Russia now?
The Russia-Ukraine war remains an ongoing conflict since the initial invasion in 2022. Under Trump's administration, he is not in support of providing extensive aid to Ukraine, unlike his predecessor Joe Biden. There was a public argument of Trump and Zelenskyy over military aid.