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Software used to create, organise, edit and publish digital content, especially for websites.
A department responsible for manpower planning, training policy and professional development for C4I personnel.
An architectural approach designed for cloud environments, commonly using loosely coupled services, containers and automated operations.
Singapore's lead agency for enforcing drug laws, investigating drug offences and preventing drug abuse.
A Republic of Singapore Navy base located in Changi.
The professional head of the Republic of Singapore Navy.
A trade document certifying the country in which goods were produced or substantially transformed.
The officer formally responsible for commanding, leading and maintaining the readiness of a military unit.
An officer who reviews and countersigns another officer's assessment or recommendation.
A common unit that expresses the warming impact of different greenhouse gases as the equivalent amount of carbon dioxide.
The professional head responsible for the command, readiness and leadership of the Singapore Army.
The end of the working day, commonly used to state a deadline in email or workplace instructions.
A document confirming that required work, training or a project has been completed.
A set of expected standards governing behaviour, ethics and professional conduct.
The regulator responsible for overseeing charities and fund-raising in Singapore.
A local network model that coordinates health and social-care partners so seniors can receive more seamless support.
A government engineering environment for developing, testing and deploying digital services.
A certificate giving the right to own and use a vehicle in Singapore for a fixed period.
Central institutions that coordinate collective government priorities and support the executive.
A Republic Polytechnic centre that helps Singapore-based SMEs improve supply chains through consultancy, capability building and applied innovation.
The amount households need to spend on goods and services to maintain a particular standard of living.
A learning approach in which participants build knowledge together through discussion, shared tasks and peer contribution.
Community teams providing assessment, counselling and therapy for people with mental-health needs.
A programme, now delivered as ComLink+, coordinating social support and opportunities for lower-income families with children.
A programme coordinating support for families with children living in public rental housing.
A points-based framework used alongside salary requirements to assess most Employment Pass applications.
A taskforce formed during COVID-19 to coordinate mental-wellness support and related national efforts.
Work relating to consular assistance, travel documents and support for citizens overseas.
A high-level description of how a proposed system, capability or organisation is intended to operate in practice.
A group of practitioners who share knowledge, solve common problems and improve practice in a particular field.
A committee of Permanent Secretaries that coordinates cross-government issues.
Document certifying that a person or entity is a Singapore tax resident for purposes such as claiming treaty benefits.
Rates used to assign the cost of staff time, services or shared resources to a project, client or business unit.
An international aviation scheme requiring eligible airlines to monitor emissions and offset growth above its defined baseline and rules.
The annual parliamentary process for scrutinising ministries' proposed spending.
A debate topic raised when an MP proposes a nominal reduction to a ministry’s estimates during the Committee of Supply proceedings.
A senior air-force appointment coordinating staff work, priorities and headquarters functions for the Air Staff.
A secure platform through which participating financial institutions share information on suspected financial crime.
A centre that monitors computer-security events and conducts investigation or analysis of suspected incidents.
A historical daylight-saving time designation for Colombia, one hour ahead of Colombia Time.
The national standard time used in Colombia, at UTC-5.
An SAF unit whose essential operations must remain ready and uninterrupted during a crisis.
The amount by which a resale HDB flat's agreed price exceeds its official valuation.