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Covid-19
Singapore won't tighten rules if Covid cases rise
The city state is on the lookout for a potential resurgence in Covid cases
April 03, 2022
Sustainability
Walking the energy tightrope: Can Singapore achieve both energy security and net-zero?
By importing renewable energy from abroad, can Singapore achieve energy security without compromising on its net-zero goal?
March 17, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: former OCBC rep charged, ST Engineering enters MOU for road, rail and EV cooperation
Also in the news: Singapore’s core inflation hits 10-year high at 2.4% in Jan
February 24, 2022
Budget 2022
Forging ahead with courage
We must garner first-mover advantage by taking calculated steps to invest into the future
February 24, 2022
Budget 2022
Singapore to raise personal income tax for top 1.2% of income tax payers to 23% to 24% in 2024
Property taxes will also be increased, while luxury cars will have a new ARF tier implemented.
February 18, 2022
Budget 2022
Singapore government to issue $35 bil in green bonds by 2030, raise carbon tax in stages
Singapore will raise its carbon tax rate in stages until 2030, growing up to 16 times its current rate.
February 18, 2022
Covid-19
Singapore eyes major easing of curbs once virus wave passes
The government will restore and progressively raise quotas on so-called vaccinated travel lanes
February 16, 2022
Singapore economy
Briefs: GST hike needed for 'better Singapore for tomorrow'; former Midas CEO charged
In other news, investments in Singapore’s FinTech industry hit five-year high in 2021 at US$3.94 billion, says KPMG.
February 10, 2022
Budget 2022
GST hike needed to 'build a better Singapore for tomorrow': Lawrence Wong
"To do so, we will need to invest more in our people and our social infrastructure," says Wong in a Facebook post.
February 09, 2022
Singapore economy
GIC to manage extra $185 bil in reserves
This comes after Singapore changed the way the central bank transfers excess foreign currency reserves to the firm.
January 13, 2022