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MBS hires law firm to probe US$1 bil in transfers
“MBS continues to work closely with its regulators to monitor MBS’s compliance with all legal obligations,” the casino said.
September 17, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore and Japan to launch reciprocal green lane on Sept 18
The business track is the first framework that Japan will implement with another country.
September 11, 2020
Global Economy
Briefs
"If you say vote against the government because somebody else will look after getting the PAP government and you just become a free rider, and you vote opposition, no harm, the PAP will still be there - then I think the system must fail." – PM Lee
September 04, 2020
Singapore economy
'The government will always be on the side of Singaporeans', says PM Lee, on the subject of foreign workers
“Ultimately, our aim is to grow our economy, create good jobs for Singaporeans and raise our standards of living… By being open to talent from around the world, we create more opportunities for ourselves,” says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
September 02, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore and Japan agree to resume essential business travel
The ministers also agreed on the major points on the Business Track (Reciprocal Green Lane), in which short-term business travellers will be subject to a controlled itinerary for the first 14 days, with the necessary public health safeguards.
August 13, 2020
Singapore economy
Upcoming general elections will be like 'no other' because of gravity of situation and issues at stake, says PM Lee
“The government that you elect will have critical decisions to make,” Lee says, adding that the decisions will impact Singaporeans’ lives and livelihoods, and shape the nation for many years to come, far beyond the five-year term of the next government.
June 23, 2020
Global Economy
Briefs
Quoteworthy: "It cannot be taken for granted that the United States and China will manage their bilateral relations based on rational calculations of their national interests or even share a desire for win-win outcomes." - Prime Minister Lee
June 05, 2020
Asean
China can't take US's security role in Southeast Asia: PM Lee
The U.S. security presence “remains vital to the Asia-Pacific region,” and China would be unable to take over that role in Southeast Asia even with its increasing military might, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said.
June 04, 2020
Capital markets
SGX says stock market will remain open amid closure of non-essential services
SINGAPORE (April 3): The Singapore Exchange (SGX) says its securities and derivatives markets will remain open and accessible to investors.
April 03, 2020
Singapore-Malaysia ties
Malaysia, Singapore vow to reach friendly end to water spat
(Apr 9): The leaders of neighbouring Singapore and Malaysia agreed Tuesday to amicably resolve a long-running dispute over water that has stoked tensions for decades.
April 09, 2019