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Singapore economy
DPM Heng Swee Keat no longer next PM; to step down as Finance Minister
The decision was attributed to Heng’s age.
April 08, 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
Budget 2021
Some cheer for REITs unitholders
Distributable incomes of the REITs, held low by rental relief, could rebound.
February 16, 2021
Budget 2021
Budget 2021 to be announced on Feb 16
The overall economic outlook remains highly uncertain
December 31, 2020
SFF x SWITCH 2020
DPM Heng launches world’s first financial data exchange at Singapore Fintech Festival
The Ministry of Manpower and GovTech have also developed a digital financial planning service - MyMoneySense - based on SGFinDex.
December 07, 2020
Tech
Safer Cyberspace Masterplan 2020 launched, aims to protect cyber infrastructure, activities and population
This is designed to raise the general level of cybersecurity for individuals, communities, enterprises, and organisations here.
October 06, 2020
Fitness
Singaporeans to earn up to $380 by keeping healthy with the Apple Watch
As part of the scheme, Singapore residents will be able to earn as much as $380 by completing goals and tasks set within the app.
September 16, 2020
Covid-19
Singapore to commit $20 billion in R&D over next five years
The previous five-year plan was $19 billion
June 20, 2020
Covid-19 Solidarity Budget
Solidarity Budget will cushion extent of job losses, but might still not be enough
“This is a much-needed steroid shot, where the government is using a holistic approach to reach out to firms already under stress,” says OCBC’s Head of Treasury research and strategy, Selena Ling.
April 06, 2020