News Databases (For 2026)
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FactivaGlobal news and business information like company reports, financial statements and competitor analysis from 9000 sources, including Straits Times, Business Times and ChannelNewsAsia.
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PressReader[For NLB members] Provides online access to over 1,700 newspapers from 92 countries in 48 languages, displayed in their original format and accessible by country, language, or title.
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The Straits TimesProvides online access to full news stories in The Straits Times, as well as access to a 14-day archive of the e-paper.
Research Databases
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Sage KnowledgeOver 100 handbooks and reference titles covering many disciplines including Business, Communication, Green society, Education, Psychology, Sociology and more.
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ProQuest SciTech premium collectionProvides access to information from journals across a wide range of subject areas, including the arts, business, education, health, humanities, law and social sciences.
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StatistaHas an extensive collection of statistics, reports, and insights on over 80,000 topics from 22,500 sources in 170 industries.
Statistical Databases
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Data.gov.sgThis website is an initiative by the Ministry of Finance and is managed by the Government Technology Agency of Singapore. It contains datasets from 70 Singapore government ministries and agencies. It aims to make government data relevant and understandable to the public through active use of charts and articles.
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Department of Statistics SingaporeThe Department of Statistics compiles and disseminates statistical information on Singapore. Selected data such as those on population, economic performance and other social indicators of Singapore and time series can be downloaded for free.
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The Government Records DatabaseThe Government Records database contains information on records of current as well as former Government departments and institutions. Former departments include the Colonial Secretary's Office, Singapore Improvement Trust and the Ministry of Culture.
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National Archives SingaporeThe National Archives of Singapore preserves records of national and historical significance including records that were created or received by Government departments and institutions including statutory boards and organs of state such as our Parliament.
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Speeches and Press ReleasesThe press releases in this database were issued by the Singapore Government. The speeches therein were mainly made by Singapore government leaders. These speeches provide insights into the thoughts and policy directions of Singapore's political leaders and throw light on Singapore's concerns and challenges.
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Labour Market Statistical InformationStatistics produced by MOM's Manpower Research and Statistics Department (MRSD) are in line with international statistical standards recommended by the International Labour Organisation.
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Healthcare statisticsThis page by the Ministry of Health contains information and statistics related to the state of health in Singapore, the operations of our hospitals, as well as the surveillance of infectious diseases in the country.
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Family, elderly, youth, gambling and work-life statisticsThis page contains statistics and research reports compiled by MSF on family, elderly, youth, gambling, work-life and other issues under the Ministry’s purview.
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BBC Country ProfilesEnrich people's lives with programmes that inform, educate and entertain on all aspects.
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GapminderThis site develops data visualization tools to let people explore the vast treasure of global statistics.
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World Bank DataWorld Bank data by countries.
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World Health OrganizationProvides statistics & other information on such topics as ageing, air pollution,avian influenza, bioterrorism, child maltreatment, drinking water, E-coli, epidemics, family planning, female genital mutilation, food safety, genetically modified food, immunization, indigenous populations, life expectancy, nutrition, sleeping sickness, substance abuse, women's health.
