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Tharman shares hard truths to keep the post-Covid economy going
The Senior Minister is worried about prolonged expansionary policy and threats to emerging markets.
July 24, 2020
Global Economy
Tharman named possible IMF chief as Lagarde moves to ECB
SINGAPORE (July 8): Senior Minister and chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam has been included in the “early shortlist” of candidates to be the next managing director of the International Monetary Fund.
July 05, 2019
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SINGAPORE (Apr 29): “I suggest you build and not just buy. You are more likely to win the race this way.” — Manpower Minister Josephine Teo, urging financial institutions to invest more in training their workforce.
April 29, 2019
10 Singapore companies presented $1.15 mil in total at first FinTech Awards
SINGAPORE (Nov 18): At Singapore’s very first FinTech Awards on Thursday, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) awarded 10 financial technology (fintech) companies a total of $1.15 million to recognise
November 18, 2016
'World’s largest fintech hub' Lattice80 launched at 80 Robinson Road
SINGAPORE (Nov 10): Investment firm Marvelstone Group today launched its financial technology (fintech) initiative, Lattice80, which the group touts as the “world’s largest fintech hub” with a floor area of 30,000 sq ft.
November 10, 2016
SingPost opens $182 mil ecommerce logistics hub
SINGAPORE (Nov 1): Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic and Social Policies, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, on Tuesday officially opened Singapore Post’s Regional eCommerce Logistics Hub.
November 01, 2016
MAS appoints Ong Ye Kung to board, Lawrence Wong steps down
SINGAPORE (Aug 29): Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced its new appointment of Ong Ye Kung, Acting Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills) and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Defence, to its board of directors – as w
August 29, 2016