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Singapore economy
MAS sets aside $400 mil for local talent boost
"If we do this right, our financial centre will continue to stay relevant and competitive"
September 15, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: Lawrence Wong signals rich have to pay more taxes; Singapore's NODX up by 7% y-o-y in July
News this week includes Trek 2000's founder pleading guilty to cheating, and more.
August 19, 2022
Singapore economy
DPM Lawrence Wong signals rich may have to pay more taxes
Wong said the government intends to stick with its plan to raise the consumption tax next year to 8% from 7%.
August 16, 2022
Sharing Economy
Singapore sees no recession next year as it seeks to beat risks
Singapore will probably grow 3.8% this year and expand 3% in the next
July 04, 2022
Singapore economy
Lawrence Wong outlines vision for equality, safety Nets
Singapore needs to refresh its social compact
June 28, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore to help vulnerable with $1.5 bil plan to ease inflation pain
The package will be funded through better-than-expected fiscal revenue in 2021
June 21, 2022
Singapore economy
PM-in-waiting Lawrence Wong embodies broader shift in finance hub
Wong’s rise reflects the changing face of the city-state: Bloomberg
June 07, 2022
Singapore news
Lawrence Wong promoted to DPM, to be acting PM in PM Lee's absence
Wong will continue as the Minister for Finance in the latest round of Cabinet changes.
June 06, 2022
Global Economy
World faces growth, inflation trade-off: Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in Washington
Wong also said that the trend toward globalization is ebbing, compounding the challenges to growth.
April 19, 2022
Singapore news
Singapore undecided on succession timeline for heir to PM Lee
"We will do this carefully and deliberately."
April 17, 2022