SINGAPORE - Singapore and the United States have reaffirmed their wide-ranging cooperation on defence and security, trade and investment, as well as cybersecurity, Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian ... ( read original story ...)
Closing borders to India, Indonesia travellers will impact Singapore economy
If Singapore closes its borders to travellers from India and Indonesia over Covid-19 fears, there will be widespread social and economic impact for Singaporeans. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Minister Flags Risks of Low Rates on Property Market
Singapore’s deputy prime minister warned that low interest rates can lead to distortions in asset prices, amid speculation that the government may take fresh steps to cool the housing market. ( read original story ...)
Winners and losers from Singapore’s smaller budget
Singapore’s relatively smaller annual budget targeting just a few sectors of the country’s pandemic-hit economy for support will do little to significantly boost the country’s lagging stock market -- ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Budget 2021: Electric vehicles to go the extra mile with $30m support from govt
One sector that has definitely emerged stronger from the Budget 2021 announcement would be electric vehicles. Find out what initiatives there are in place for Singaporeans who wish to adopt a greener ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore unveils ‘Emerging Stronger Together Budget 2021’
Sector support packages, job support and other schemes to help Singapore emerge stronger. Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat revealed on 16 February the Singapore Budget 2021 with key focus on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s January exports rise 12.8%, fastest growth in 7 months
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) increased by 12.8 per cent in January from a year ago, driven by shipments of specialised ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Says Use of Reserves Depends on Pandemic’s Course
Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat discusses the government's budget and its efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The country plans to rein in its budget deficit as the economy recovers, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Use of Reserves Depends on Covid’s Course, Heng Says
Singapore’s further reliance on past reserves for funding will depend on how long it takes to get the global coronavirus pandemic under control, according to Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat. ( read original story ...)
Here are the Winners and Losers From Singapore’s Smaller Budget
Singapore’s relatively smaller annual budget targeting just a few sectors of the country’s pandemic-hit economy for support will do little to significantly boost the country’s lagging stock market -- ... ( read original story ...)
All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On February 17
Yield on the benchmark 10-year treasuries touched 1.33% - the highest since February 2020. Benchmark indices in Japan, South Korea and Australia are trading with losses this morning. Chinese equities ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Trims Deficit, Taps Reserves Again for Covid Aid
Singapore plans to rein in its budget deficit as the economy recovers, while digging deeper into government reserves for a new S$11 billion ($8.3 billion) package to help households and businesses ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Jan exports rise 12.8%, fastest pace in seven months
Singapore's January non-oil domestic exports (NODX) increased 12.8% from a low base last year, official data showed on Wednesday, driven by shipments of specialised machinery, non-monetary gold, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Will Still Spend to See Covid End But Not as Much
But it’s hard to fault Heng for reasserting the fiscal conservatism that has served Singapore well. As much as S$53.7 billion, or 70% of the deficit this year and next, is being financed out of past ... ( read original story ...)
Hosting WEF can boost Singapore’s economy: Minister of State
The World Economic Forum (WEF), to be held in Singapore this year, with top leaders from the public and private sectors gathering to address the most pressing global issues, should have economic ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore puts budget focus on transformation, innovation
After tilting last year's budget towards "emergency support" in light of the global pandemic, Singapore's government will spend SG$24 billion ($18.1 billion) over the next three years to help local ... ( read original story ...)