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MTI: Singapore-EU FTA with Britain to continue throughout Brexit transition period

According to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MITI) on Friday (31…

Josephine Teo: WSG will boost worker retraining efforts to revitalise electronics sector

In this age of surplus gadgets and devices, there is constant change…

MOM: Resident employment growth slowed somewhat in 2019 alongside increased unemployment

Despite the slightly slower employment growth, more Singapore residents still held jobs…

Economists: Singapore’s tourism industry may suffer from Wuhan outbreak, but impact on overall economy remains hazy

The Wuhan Coronavirus epidemic will likely have some adverse effects on Singapore’s…

MAS: New Payment Services Act to bolster confidence and consumer protection

On Tuesday (28 Jan), a new Payment Services Act has come into…

Singapore factory output contracted 1.4% in 2019 with 0.7% fall in December

In 2019, based on the figures released by the Economic Development Board…

PM Lee: Singapore must maintain openness in the midst of rising protectionism

At the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, the Prime Minister…

PM Lee: Singapore ‘relentlessly optimistic’ despite challenges amidst US-China trade friction

On Wednesday (22 Jan), the Prime Minister remarked that challenges still persist…

Singapore introduces 3 new initiatives to bolster AI governance and consumer trust

On Tuesday (21 Jan), Singapore announced at the annual 50th World Economic…

Singapore, New Zealand and Chile inching closer towards Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA)

Singapore, Chile and New Zealand are inching nearer towards the agreement promoting…