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Global Economy

When US$8 tril global fiscal stimulus still is not enough

“Governments worldwide are unleashing fiscal support measures, but not all fiscal packages are the same,” said Chua Hak Bin, a senior economist at Maybank Kim Eng Research in Singapore.

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Hong Kong's finance chief pledges bold spending to boost growth

(Jan 10): Hong Kong’s government is preparing to spend “boldly” to shore up the finance hub’s tumbling economy, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in an exclusive interview.

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What huge surpluses mean for Singapore's future

SINGAPORE (Mar 1): Singapore may have accumulated an estimated surplus of $15 billion during the current term of government, but this does not indicate an upcoming spending spree.

Singapore economy

Economic outlook for Singapore & region seen as rosy this year: ACCA

SINGAPORE (Feb 1): Economic confidence in Asia Pacific remained high relative to the past few years despite a dip in 4Q17 on the recent cooling of China’s economic activity, according to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Building a ‘Smart Nation’ in Singapore doesn't come cheap

SINGAPORE (July 12): Schooling isn't cheap in Singapore: not just for citizens, but for the government too.
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