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Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing
Singapore economy
More government support in 2020, but measures will be more selective this year
ingapore ended 2020 with what is expected to be the worst recession on record with a contraction of 5.8%, according sources
February 10, 2021
Singapore economy
Support rendered to firms by Enterprise Singapore in 2020 slated to create 22,000 PMET jobs and $18.4 billion in value-add
15,300 companies had leveraged on the support of government agency Enterprise Singapore in 2020, to embark on different projects
February 05, 2021
Singapore economy
Association of Banks in Singapore to develop code of best practices to strengthen commodity financing standards in Singapore: Chan Chun Sing
The commodities trading industry will be partnered with two key initiatives to increase banking confidence in the industry.
November 02, 2020
Labour market
Professional services sector offers about 9,000 opportunities in six months: MOM
Professional services is a high growth sector which underpins Singapore’s status as a business hub, says Minister Chan.
October 02, 2020
Singapore economy
More fiscal support expected as Singapore faces worst recession on record
A joint study by MTI and MOF shows that Singapore’s budgets this year, have prevented real GDP from losing about 5.5% in 2020.
August 14, 2020
Singapore economy
Staying still 'not an option' for Singapore, since it is 'not returning to a pre-Covid-19 world': Chan Chun Sing
Singapore cannot afford to wait out for the coronavirus to abate, as the permanent changes is brings will hinder it from reverting to a pre-Covid-19 economy, Minister for Trade and Industry (MTI) Chan Chun Sing said on August 11.
August 11, 2020
Disruption and Digitalisation
Singapore and Australia sign digital economy agreement to facilitate a seamless digital trading environment amid Covid-19
The SADEA with Australia enables both countries to create a seamless digital trading environment which is crucial for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 06, 2020
Disruption and Digitalisation
Singapore and South Korea launch negotiations on digital partnership agreement
Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing and the Republic of Korea’s Minister for Trade Yoo Myung Hee have announced the launch of negotiations on a new Korea-Singapore Digital Partnership Agreement (KSDPA) on Monday.
June 22, 2020
Covid-19
Prepare to implement safe working environment, 'cohorting' measures now: Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE (May 3): Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing has urged companies, businesses and factories to start preparing the implementation of safe working environment measures and safe “cohorting” measures beyond work now.
May 03, 2020