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DPM Heng says Keppel O&M bribery case could be reopened with new evidence
“Corruption has no place in our society and our economy. This has not and will not change,” he adds in his Facebook post.
February 07, 2023
Digital Economy
Singapore launches supply chain data exchange, to invest $70 mil in communications R&D
The exchange is expected to unlock more than $200 million of value annually through optimised supply chain operations.
July 13, 2021
Singapore economy
DPM Heng Swee Keat no longer next PM; to step down as Finance Minister
The move has added an unfamiliar twist to the orderly succession that has marked Singapore’s politics thus far.
April 09, 2021
Sustainability
Singapore growing 'green node' for Asia's sustainability efforts: DPM Heng
“We can further harness the power of finance to promote cleaner and greener forms of energy and activities in the region."
March 22, 2021
Singapore economy
With Covid-19 and digital revolution, Asia’s economic growth 'not foreordained': DPM Heng
DPM Heng called on regional leaders to work together to harmonise standards and facilitate cross-border transactions.
March 22, 2021
Asean
DPM Heng urges US-China cooperation, Singapore 'appalled' by violent crackdowns in Myanmar
While tensions “could intensify for some time”, DPM Heng hopes that the parties will develop a framework for cooperation.
March 22, 2021
Electric vehicles
Singapore starts to embrace electric cars two years after Tesla's rebuke
DPM Heng said in the 2021 Budget that 60,000 charging points at public carparks and private premises will be installed by 2030.
March 08, 2021
Singapore economy
DPM Heng warns full brunt of Covid-19 yet to be felt
Singapore’s further reliance on past reserves for funding will depend on how long it takes to get Covid-19 under control: Heng.
February 17, 2021
Property
Easing of current property curbs 'premature', says DPM Heng
Heng declined to say what price threshold the government might have for any additional steps, in an interview with Bloomberg.
February 17, 2021
Budget 2021
A budget for recovery and beyond
If it means that Singapore will emerge out of Covid-19 in pole position, it is a necessary commitment to run a budget deficit.
February 16, 2021