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The UK's electoral system has failed
(Dec 17): On the most important issue in the United Kingdom’s modern history – whether to leave the European Union or remain – the UK’s electoral system produced an absurd result. A majority of the UK public wants to remain in the EU, and actually
December 17, 2019
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Boris Johnson's next Brexit steps: Get it done, then define it
(Dec 13): Boris Johnson’s election victory will allow him to get Brexit done. He now has to decide what it means in practice.
December 13, 2019
Global Economy
As central banks cut rates, beware of liquidity traps, says OCBC's Lee
(Nov 18): A decade of playing vigorous sports, coupled with poor sleeping and working habits, slowly resulted in a slip-disc problem for Howie Lee that required surgery.
November 15, 2019
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Johnson suffers surprise blow to campaign as Morgan quits ahead of UK election battle
(Oct 31): Boris Johnson suffered a surprise blow to his election campaign on day one of the contest when senior Cabinet minister Nicky Morgan announced she was quitting politics.
October 31, 2019
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Boris Johnson eyes election after Parliament forces Brexit delay
(Oct 23): Boris Johnson looked set to try for an election, after Parliament blocked his plan to rush the Brexit deal into law.
October 23, 2019
Global Economy
Briefs
SINGAPORE (Oct 21): “Where there is a will, there is a #deal — we have one!” — Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission, following the European Union’s draft Brexit deal with the UK.
October 18, 2019
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UK, EU agree on 'great new' Brexit deal
SINGAPORE (Oct 17): The British pound rallied and UK stocks turned higher as Britain and the European Union on Thursday finally reached a historic Brexit deal.
October 17, 2019
Global Markets
Investor confidence ticks up in September but still too early to get excited, says State Street
SINGAPORE (Sept 26): Investor confidence has edged up in September, according to the Investor Confidence Index (ICI) released Thursday by State Street Global Markets. But the financial services provider says it is not yet time to celebrate.
September 26, 2019
Global Economy
Briefs
SINGAPORE (Sept 9): “Take an interest in the world around you. Read the newspapers. You must have an interest in the world. And you must understand how we fit in.” — Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to students at the Singapore University of Social Sc
September 06, 2019
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Wounded Johnson's Brexit plan in tatters as election fight looms
(Sept 4): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson began moves to trigger a snap general election after suffering a humiliating defeat for his Brexit strategy that left his ruling party in tatters.
September 04, 2019