Government last year committed nearly $75.55bln in support measures to cushion the impact of the coronavirus outbreak ... ( read original story ...)
HIGHLIGHTS-Singapore unveils 2021/2022 budget proposals, support for key sectors
The following are some highlights from Singapore's budget proposals outlined by Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat in parliament on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to set aside S$11 bln more for COVID-19 support measures – finmin
Singapore will set aside a further S$11 billion in a COVID-19 support package this year, its finance minister Heng Swee Keat said on Tuesday, as part of his budget announcement, extending last year’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore announces Budget 2021
The government is extending wage support to employers in the hard-hit sectors During Singapore’s annual Budget speech today (16 February), Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat announced an extension of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore on the road to recovery in 2021: research
This is despite some sectors continuing to be held back by pandemic measures. Singapore's gross domestic product contracted by 5.4% in 2020 but recovery may soon be felt with GDP expected to expand by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Budget 2021 Preview: ‘Emerging Stronger Budget’ to give more support to businesses and households
Support for businesses and households are slated to feature prominently in Singapore’s first Budget for 2021 on Tuesday (Feb 16), as the economy continues to pull through the havoc wreaked by the ... ( read original story ...)
EMERGING MARKETS-Singapore, Thai stocks cheer less-than-feared Q4 economic contraction
Thailand stocks were on track for their best day in more than a month on Monday and Singapore shares jumped after the Southeast Asian economies contracted less than expected in the final quarter of ... ( read original story ...)
1-for-1 KFC popcorn chicken till March 10
Enjoy double the sides with KFC's one-for-one popcorn chicken deal, valid from now till March 10.The offer is valid with any meal purchase at their outlets islandwide, as well as online.All you need ... ( read original story ...)
DBS offers preferential loans to Tesla buyers
The bank said it was tapping what it considered to be a growth segment - loans for green cars.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economic growth is set to be ‘a little bit uneven’: Economist
Sian Fenner of Oxford Economics says electronics and pandemic-related industries are likely to outperform domestic sectors, such as hospitality and services in Singapore, as the economy recovers. She ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Budget 2021: 6 things to look out for on Feb 16
DPM Heng has said helping workers and firms adapt, innovate and grow will be a key priority for this year's Budget.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
OCBC enters into partnership with EV charging solution provider to ‘green’ Singapore’s land transport sector
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) and Charge+, an operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, have entered into a strategic partnership in a bid to “green” Singapore’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s DBS Bank plans to scale down India branches over next 2-3 years
Singapore-based DBS Bank plans to scale down its network of 600 branches in India over the next two-three years following its recent merger with troubled private lender Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB), media ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus latest: Singapore GDP contracts more slowly in Q4 as pandemic effects fade
Martín Vizcarra, Peru’s former president, is embroiled in a growing vaccine scandal that has claimed two senior ministers. New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern orders Auckland into a three-day ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Budget 2021: 5 things to look out for
SINGAPORE - This year's Budget will be unveiled on Tuesday (Feb 16) as Singapore continues to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic and its economic fallout.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Banks, Property Stocks Could Be Losers in Singapore’s Budget
Equity investors expecting a big boost for Singapore’s benchmark index from its upcoming annual budget could be disappointed: heavyweight blue chips are unlikely to benefit from government largesse. ( read original story ...)