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EDB: Investment commitments to remain strong for the next few years despite Covid-19

According to the Managing Director of the Economic Development Board (EDB) Chng…

Weak demand in Singapore petrochemical sector, supply still robust

Although electronics manufacturers have been hit by supply chain disruptions and delays,…

IPS forum: Time is needed to study the severity and impact of Covid-19 on Singapore, the people and economy

The Covid-19 virus is rapidly spreading to more and more countries, spurring…

Singapore to invest S$120m into modular and digital construction

A host of measures have been introduced by Singapore with the aim…

S&P: Asia Pacific economies could suffer S$290.9 billion losses due to Covid-19

According to S&P Global Ratings (S&P) report on Friday (6 March), the…

SDP Budget Forum: Govt should cancel plans to raise GST rate, scrap plans to increase population

By focusing on introducing “little tweaks and complex schemes” in Budget 2020,…

CSG-Ruder Finn Study: Singapore workers more satisfied with employer support during Covid-19 compared to Hong Kong

On Thursday (5 March), global integrated communications consultancy firm Ruder Finn released…

DBRS Morningstar: Pandemic bonds to be issued by WBG amid COVID-19 with payouts of USD$132.5 million

According to the report by global credit ratings business DBRS Morningstar on…

SGX sinks 3.2% amid global worries over Covid-19 spread

On Friday (28 Feb), Singapore stocks plunged to a 15-month low, which…