Temporary Bridging Loan Programme

Government measures to prevent economy from contracting by 5.6%, but Singapore still expected to face a full year recession - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Singapore economy

Government measures to prevent economy from contracting by 5.6%, but Singapore still expected to face a full year recession

Going into FY21, we foresee the fiscal deficit will continue to be impacted by weak operating revenue,” say RHB economists.
Government support measures will prevent GDP from contracting by a further 5.6% in 2020, and 4.8% in 2021, says DPM Heng - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Singapore economy

Government support measures will prevent GDP from contracting by a further 5.6% in 2020, and 4.8% in 2021, says DPM Heng

On Oct 3, he announced via Facebook that there will not be an additional round of support measures.

Debt and defaults

Debt danger lurks in Covid-19 shadow

More companies in danger of default given higher leverage, weaker balance sheets and greater risk of liquidity crunch amid the pandemic

Zest

UOB loans $4 bil to mid-sized enterprises affected by Covid-19

The loans were extended to UOB’s mid-sized clients in sectors that have suffered damaging impact from Covid-19.
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