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Covid-19
Singapore must find its own way out of Covid-19, avoid comparisons to other countries: Wong
"We’re not like US and Europe; neither are we like China and New Zealand. We have to find our own path forward."
August 25, 2021
Singapore economy
Can Singapore survive a global minimum tax?
Yes, though investments will likely become more difficult to attract and retain.
July 09, 2021
Global Economy
The case for a global minimum tax
So far, 130 countries - including Singapore - have endorsed BEPS 2.0, with just nine abstaining.
July 09, 2021
Covid-19
Govt to further distribute $800 mil to firms and individuals affected by tighter measures; no draw on past reserves
The funds will be funded by a reallocation of spending, says Wong.
May 28, 2021
Covid-19
Tighter anti Covid-19 measures to curb further rise in cases
This is not a circuit breaker, said Lawrence Wong
May 04, 2021
Covid-19
Singapore tightens local and overseas measures in response to increase in community cases
Singapore will tighten border and community measures from May 1, in response to the rise in community cases.
April 30, 2021
Singapore news
Lawrence Wong to become new Minister for Finance, Heng Swee Keat to remain DPM, in Cabinet reshuffle
The reshuffle will see changes in seven key ministries including the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
April 23, 2021
Covid-19
Singapore bars travellers from UK amid infection spike, BioNTech claims new vaccines for new variants possible within six weeks
According to Wong, this new strain has not been detected in Singapore yet.
December 22, 2020
Covid-19
250,000 foreign workers to be cleared of Covid-19 by end July
Testing is now done at a rate of 10,000 daily.
June 25, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore expects practically the entire economy to reopen by June, says Lawrence Wong
Singapore is on track to lift more restrictions on companies and residents by the end of June, and expects practically the entire economy to reopen in that phase, according to Minister for National Development, Lawrence Wong.
June 13, 2020