Heng Swee Keat

DPM Heng Swee Keat no longer next PM; to step down as Finance Minister - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Singapore economy

DPM Heng Swee Keat no longer next PM; to step down as Finance Minister

The decision was attributed to Heng’s age.
Singapore growing 'green node' for Asia's sustainability efforts: DPM Heng - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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."
With Covid-19 and digital revolution, Asia’s economic growth 'not foreordained': DPM Heng - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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.
Some cheer for REITs unitholders - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Budget 2021

Some cheer for REITs unitholders

Distributable incomes of the REITs, held low by rental relief, could rebound.
Budget 2021 to be announced on Feb 16 - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Budget 2021

Budget 2021 to be announced on Feb 16

The overall economic outlook remains highly uncertain
DPM Heng launches world’s first financial data exchange at Singapore Fintech Festival - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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.
Safer Cyberspace Masterplan 2020 launched, aims to protect cyber infrastructure, activities and population - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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.
Singaporeans to earn up to $380 by keeping healthy with the Apple Watch - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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.

Covid-19

Singapore to commit $20 billion in R&D over next five years

The previous five-year plan was $19 billion

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.
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