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A geographic portfolio covering Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region.
A bilateral agreement liberalising trade and strengthening economic cooperation between New Zealand and Singapore.
An officer accountable for financial administration, records and stewardship within the applicable governance framework.
The officer assigned to own, coordinate or follow up a particular action, issue or risk.
An officer appointed to the Administrative Service and developed through multi-sectoral postings and leadership experiences.
An officer authorised to approve a transaction or action within delegated limits.
The agenda item near the end of a meeting for matters not listed as substantive items earlier in the agenda.
An ASEAN intelligence-sharing initiative focused on terrorism, radicalisation and other regional security threats.
Formal approval to incur expenditure, obtained from the authorised approving authority before a commitment or purchase is made.
Formal approval authorising the use or commitment of funds for a stated purpose.
Issues, behaviours or capabilities identified as needing improvement.
A warning light fitted to tall structures or obstacles so they are visible to aircraft, especially at night.
An agenda item near the end of a meeting for raising matters that were not covered under the earlier items.
ECDA scheme supporting selected large preschool operators to provide accessible, affordable and quality preschool services.
Formal approval authorising a proposed purchase to proceed.
Formal approval that establishes and authorises a procurement requirement.
A device or network node that provides wireless connectivity to a local network.
A package of cash payments, rebates and other support introduced to cushion households from the GST increase and cost-of-living pressures.
A formal yearly review of an employee's performance, achievements and development needs.
A community-based multidisciplinary service for older adults with mental-health needs.
A network linking ASEAN peacekeeping centres to share expertise, training and operational lessons.
An ICA system enabling automated land-checkpoint clearance for vehicle drivers and passengers using QR codes and facial biometrics.
The Singapore Police Force division responsible for policing and security at Singapore's civilian airports.
A regional forum of Asia-Pacific economies promoting trade, investment, economic integration and technical cooperation.
A government platform for securely publishing, managing and consuming APIs.
A regional body supporting cooperation and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture development in the Asia-Pacific.
A regional network connecting practitioners who use strategic foresight and futures methods in the Asia-Pacific.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force command responsible for generating aircraft, airbase and support capabilities for operations.
A defined interface that lets software systems exchange data or invoke one another's functions.
A cross-border financial-services platform for discovering APIs, collaborating and testing solutions in a sandbox.
A registered nurse with advanced postgraduate education and expanded clinical expertise, responsibilities and decision-making authority.
A prosecuting officer who assists in conducting criminal proceedings on behalf of the Public Prosecutor.
The former ICA online service for submitting and paying for Singapore passport applications.
Additional government assistance for people who remain unable to afford MediShield Life premiums after available subsidies and support.
The ASEAN Community pillar focused on peace, regional security, rules-based cooperation and political collaboration.
The approved value of a procurement, used to determine the applicable procurement process and authority.
A former jihadist militant organisation active in Iraq and a predecessor of the Islamic State group.
A one-off request made outside normal recurring work or a planned process.
Annual filing that a Singapore-registered company submits to ACRA with key corporate information.
Technology that overlays digital information or objects onto a live view of the physical world.
A person or entity formally appointed to act on another party's behalf for specified regulatory, legal or commercial responsibilities.
The centre that manages recruitment enquiries and applications for service in the Singapore Army.
A committee overseeing audit, risk-management and internal-control matters.
A trade union representing employees in attractions, resorts, entertainment and related businesses, supporting them in workplace matters and advancing their collective interests.
An ASEAN-led forum for dialogue and cooperation on political and security issues in the Asia-Pacific.
A tax imposed when a vehicle is registered, calculated as a percentage of its open market value.
An infection affecting the airways that begins suddenly and commonly causes symptoms such as cough, sore throat, fever or runny nose.
Tax incentive under which qualifying royalty payments may receive concessionary withholding-tax treatment.