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Global Economy
Work just doesn't pay for thousands of people in Britain
Those on the edge of the labor market could either fix the problem or make it worse.
March 14, 2023
Tong's Portfolio
The worst of Covid-19 is behind us
It is also human nature to place outsized weightage on perceived “wrongs” as compared to “rights”.
July 02, 2021
Labour market
Singapore's unemployment rate eases to 2.9% in March, but labour market not fully back to pre-pandemic levels: MOM
While unemployment rates have been falling steadily, they are still “elevated compared to pre-Covid-19 levels,” says MOM.
April 28, 2021
Disruption and Digitalisation
Will Covid-19 accelerate productivity growth?
Covid-19 has had a measurable impact on the global economy but gains in productivity from robot use is far trickier to gauge.
February 05, 2021
Labour market
Fall in Singapore's total employment and retrenchment improves in 3Q2020
Does 3Q2020 mark the bottom of contraction in unemployment and retrenchments in Singapore?
October 30, 2020
Singapore economy
Rebound in Singapore's economy likely to take longer than previous recessions: MAS
How long will it take for Singapore’s economy to reach pre-Covid levels?
October 28, 2020
Tong's Portfolio
Domestic consumption and households demonstrate resilience
In this issue, and over the next couple of weeks, we will share the many silver linings in the country’s most recently published.
October 16, 2020
Company in the news
AIA creates up to 500 career opportunities for fresh graduates and mid-career switchers
The scheme aims to provide support to individuals seeking careers in Singapore’s financial services sector.
September 21, 2020
US Economy
Fed chairman Powell warns of long recovery despite employment uptick
BOS Chief Economist Mansoor Mohi-uddin sees the Fed’s dovish outlook keeping US Treasury yields very low, supporting risks assets while weakening the US Dollar further.
September 08, 2020
Labour market
Job-seekers urged to consider more options but question of right fit remains
The Covid-19 pandemic has done enough damage in the past six months to wipe out Singapore’s economic gains since 2016. The government estimates the economy to shrink between 5% and 7% this year, a lowered forecast of –4 to –7% given earlier.
August 14, 2020