"There's no way that an election held under these conditions can be free and fair," says Reform Party chief Kenneth Jeyaretnam, who emphasizes the need for Singapore's voters to embrace political ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: The worst is behind for the high street? – UOB
Barnabas Gan, Economist at UOB Group, reviewed the latest retail sales figures in Singapore. Key Quotes “Singapore retail sales plunged by another 52.1% y/y in May 2020, a recor ... ( read original story ...)
DBS launches transition financing framework to help ‘less than dark-green’ industries
To bridge the gap between traditional and sustainable financing, DBS’s transition framework will facilitate the move of key industries towards a low-carbon economy. But transition financing ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 to ‘Weigh Heavily’ on Singapore’s Economy, PM Lee Says
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he’s determined to hand over Singapore “intact” and in “good working order” to the next generation of leaders, predicting the coronavirus crisis will “weigh heavily ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore election must offer new vision for economy
Economically speaking, though, Singapore is proving uniquely susceptible to its global fallout. Lee is, of course, the son of Lee Kuan Yew, who between 1959 and 1990 morphed a former British colony ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: Why one party dominates Singapore politics
Singaporeans are expected to return the People's Action Party to power in a July 10 general election, extending its unbroken rule since the Southeast Asian island's independence in 1965. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus in Singapore: Election campaigning without the handshakes
For some politicians, campaigning season is one of the few times they have to get up close and personal with the public, as they try to persuade people to vote them into office. But the global ... ( read original story ...)