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Singapore plans more fiscal stimulus in 2021 to spur recovery: Ong Ye Kung
“There will be a new budget to be announced early next year -- around February is our timetable," says Ong.
October 15, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore's GDP remains in the red with 7% slump in 3Q2020: MTI
This is a significant improvement from the historic 13.3% plunge logged in 2Q2020 ended June.
October 14, 2020
Covid-19
Singapore eases quarantine rules for travellers from Hong Kong
Travellers from Hong Kong will have their quarantine requirement reduced from 14 days to a seven-day stay-home notice.
October 13, 2020
Singapore economy
MAS expected to keep monetary policy unchanged in upcoming review, says BNP Paribas
"Since March, SGD has traded stronger in line with global trading partners,” say BNP Paribas analysts.
October 09, 2020
Singapore economy
Persistent uncertainty dials back expectations of strong 3Q rebound
Market watchers are looking at a 7.6% y-o-y contraction in the GDP for 3Q2020
October 09, 2020
Labour market
Singapore's jobless rate edges up further in August
Economists expect job losses for the year to range between 180,000 and 220,000.
October 09, 2020
Global Economy
Briefs
This week: The Edge Singapore wins at the SGX Orb Awards, Jack Ma's Ant Group faces risks from White House curbs.
October 09, 2020
Singapore economy
Persistent uncertainty dials back expectations of strong 3Q rebound
market watchers are looking at a 7.6% y-o-y contraction in the GDP for 3Q2020
October 09, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore's cruises to nowhere start sailing in November
Passengers will need to get tested and submit travel and health declarations before they board.
October 08, 2020
Labour market
Singapore's unemployment rate rises further in August, nearing 2008-2009 GFC levels
Singapore’s resident unemployment edged up 0.4 percentage points to 4.5% in August
October 07, 2020