Jacqueline Loh

In her speech, Loh adds that Singaporeans have to “remain open and welcome global talent” that complement the country’s workforce. Employers, on the other hand, should hire in a “responsible manner and commit to growing the local talent pool."

Quoteworthy: "China cannot save the world but can save itself." –— David Gaud, Pictet Wealth Management’s Asia chief investment officer, on why he remains bullish on the world’s second largest economy.

Green finance is critical to drive economic growth and improve social issues such as climate change, says Jacqueline Loh, the deputy managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore

SINGAPORE (Aug 11): Singapore cut the top end of its 2016 growth forecast after the economy expanded less than previously estimated in the second quarter, underscoring a weakening global environment. The benchmark stock index fell.