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Geopolitics
Hong Kong's Finance Minister seeks to collaborate, not compete with Singapore for regional economic prosperity
Hong Kong and Singapore are cities that can bridge the gap between China and the rest of the world: Hong Kong Finance Minister
March 30, 2023
Global Markets
Happy Hong Kong? Singapore's gone laughing to the bank
Before Hong Kong can steady its public finances, it must put some life back in its property market
February 23, 2023
Budget 2023
Budget 2023: Enhanced schemes will help offset additional GST expenses by five years for most households
Lower-income households will have their additional GST expenses offset by 10 years.
February 14, 2023
Budget 2023
Budget 2023: CPF adjustments for gig workers and older workers
Low-income gig workers to receive more support from higher CPF contributions; CPF monthly payout for seniors to increase to $350.
February 14, 2023
Budget 2023
Budget 2023: Another $150 million to invest in SMEs; Mooreast Holdings cited
Mooreast shares gained 5.26% after it was cited by Lawrence Wong
February 14, 2023
Budget 2023
Budget 2023: Singapore to see slight deficit again but shifts stance from fighting pandemic
Singapore’s fundamentals remain strong
February 14, 2023
Singapore economy
Singapore eyes further measures in Budget to allay cost worries
“We recognize the concerns that many people have about cost of living issues,” says DPM Wong in a speech on Tuesday.
January 03, 2023
Singapore news
DPM Lawrence Wong gets key party role as succession advances
The deputy post is a newly-created one.
November 26, 2022
Singapore news
PM Lee says political succession to coincide with coming elections
“Continuity remains the name of the game, which bodes well for companies."
November 06, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Singapore sets 2050 net-zero target, unveils national hydrogen strategy
DPM Lawrence Wong announced Singapore's updated climate commitments at the Singapore International Energy Week on Oct 25.
October 27, 2022