Maybank Kim Eng economist predicts lower number of layoffs, citing new Govt job stimulus package

Singapore will likely see a smaller number of retrenchments due to the…

S’pore heads towards worst-ever recession since independence; GDP expected to shrink by 7% to 4% on COVID-19 impact

Singapore is sliding into its worst-ever recession in the wake of the…

Country's economy faces several downside risks, says Minister Chan Chun Sing

During an interview with Bloomberg TV earlier today (20 May), Minister for…

Overcrowding issues in migrant worker accommodations may have been caused by short-term economic solutions and refusal to think long-term

An article published on TODAY, gave an overview of the history of…

Here's why Indonesia has yet to lower fuel prices

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought global oil prices to the lowest level…

Malaysian central bank cuts benchmark rate by 50 basis points, the most since 2009

On Tuesday (5 May), the benchmark interest rate has been slashed by…

Singstat: S'pore retail sales dropped 13.3% in March

Based on figures released by the Department of Statistics (Singstat) on Tuesday…

Oil prices rose 3% as production lowers and countries ease lockdowns

On Monday (4 May), oil price increased 3 per cent amid more…

The landscape of government surpluses and foreign reserves in Singapore

This write-up gives a summary of the article published on academia.sg. The…