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Important for Singapore to 'open up soon' to maintain status as business hub: PM Lee

Felicia Tan
Felicia Tan • 4 min read
Important for Singapore to 'open up soon' to maintain status as business hub: PM Lee
The Prime Minister also announced that low wage workers will be receiving better pay within the next two years.
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In his National Day Rally speech on Aug 29, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong stressed that Singapore has to generate “new growth, jobs and prosperity for the future” instead of drawing upon past reserves to keep the country afloat, now that the Covid-19 pandemic is under control.

Important for Singapore to ‘open up soon’

As Singapore looks to sustain its growth in the long term, Singapore has to preserve its status as a business hub.

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