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Covid-19
Boosters needed to keep vaccinated status
Being fully vaccinated in Singapore is now a requirement to enter most settings, including shopping malls and office
January 05, 2022
Covid-19
Singapore eases virus curbs, signals no more major moves in 2021
Up to five fully vaccinated non-family individuals can dine together with effect from Nov 22
November 20, 2021
Singapore economy
GST hike to go ahead as planned
GST was introduced by Singapore back in 1994 at 3%
October 05, 2021
Global Economy
Briefs: Covid-19 'dress rehearsal' for climate emergency, South Korean analyst gives 'buy' ratings on
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September 30, 2021
Climate change
Covid-19 a 'dress rehearsal' for climate emergency, expect revised carbon tax rate at Budget 2022: Wong
Wong stopped short of discussing Singapore’s pandemic response, instead focusing on Singapore’s carbon tax.
September 30, 2021
Covid-19
Singapore must find its own way out of Covid-19, avoid comparisons to other countries: Wong
"We’re not like US and Europe; neither are we like China and New Zealand. We have to find our own path forward."
August 25, 2021
Singapore economy
Can Singapore survive a global minimum tax?
Yes, though investments will likely become more difficult to attract and retain.
July 09, 2021
Global Economy
The case for a global minimum tax
So far, 130 countries - including Singapore - have endorsed BEPS 2.0, with just nine abstaining.
July 09, 2021
Covid-19
Govt to further distribute $800 mil to firms and individuals affected by tighter measures; no draw on past reserves
The funds will be funded by a reallocation of spending, says Wong.
May 28, 2021