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Covid-19
How Singapore stacks up against financial centres on Covid rules
The loosened domestic social measures in Singapore will come into effect on March 29, while easier travel rules apply from April 1
March 25, 2022
Covid-19
Market cheers big reopening but road ahead may see more twists and turns
Singapore is set to further ease restrictions from March 29, in line with its move to treating Covid-19 as endemic
March 24, 2022
Covid-19
Singapore to continue stabilisation measures till Nov 21
Key measures include a cap on social gatherings to two, while work-from-home will remain the default arrangement.
October 20, 2021
Asean
Asean faces tricky recovery amid vaccine endgame; Singapore's STI to 'move higher' with further re-opening
RHB's analysts have raised their end-2021 STI target to 3,410 points from their previous 3,280-point forecast
July 29, 2021
Covid-19
Vaccinations to be expanded to rest of Singaporeans from Jun 11, quick test kits to be sold from Jun 16
Singapore will expand its vaccination drive to all Singapore citizens aged 12 to 39 from June 11.
June 10, 2021
Covid-19
Singapore tightens community measures further as Covid cases spike, WFH to be default
Dining out at F&B establishments will be banned and social gatherings will be reduced as Singapore tightens Covid-19 measures
May 14, 2021
Results
SMG reports record 1Q21 revenue and net profit on higher diagnostic & aesthetics business
The group also posted its first share of profits of JV entities and associates, reversing from its loss in the year before.
May 10, 2021
Results
BRC Asia sees 1H21 earnings fall 15% to $19.2 mil due to provisions for onerous contracts
The group has declared an interim dividend of 4 cents per share for the 1HFY2021.
May 05, 2021
Global Economy
Slowdown in global GDP growth expected to extend to 2Q2021: Oxford Economics
The global economic slump is likely to extend till 2Q2021 as lockdowns continue.
September 15, 2020
Covid-19
Prudential Singapore doles out $3.5 mil to tide vulnerable groups through the current economic uncertainity
Over 3,400 individuals have benefitted from Prudential Singapore’s $3.5 million cash benefits and donations made to people and the community at large. These disbursements were made under the insurance company’s Covid-19 relief measures
September 08, 2020