Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala looks set to be confirmed Monday as the first woman and first African leader of the beleaguered World Trade Organization ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is set to release its 2021 budget. Here’s why this budget could be an ‘unusual’ one
Singapore will likely incur a rare budget deficit this year as the government continues to support its economic recovery from the Covid pandemic, said economists. “This will be unusual as the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Budget 2021: 5 things to look out for
SINGAPORE - This year's Budget will be unveiled on Tuesday (Feb 16) as Singapore continues to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic and its economic fallout.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
After its worst shrinkage, Singapore sees 2021 economic rebound
With more stimulus expected, government forecasts growth of between 4-6 percent in 2021, but recovery seen as ‘uneven’. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sees Steady 2021 Rebound as More Stimulus Expected
Singapore reaffirmed its forecast for a rebound in economic growth this year after its worst annual contraction since independence, signaling the recovery is on track while more stimulus expected in ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus latest: Singapore GDP contracts more slowly in Q4 as pandemic effects fade
Martín Vizcarra, Peru’s former president, is embroiled in a growing vaccine scandal that has claimed two senior ministers. New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern orders Auckland into a three-day ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy shrank at slower pace in Q4
Singapore's economy continued to contract in the fourth quarter, but at a slower pace than the previous quarter, as industries such as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Budget 2021: Follow ST’s live coverage on DPM Heng’s speech on Feb 16
SINGAPORE - This year's Budget, which will be unveiled by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat on Tuesday (Feb 16), comes as Singapore has spent about a year tackling the Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
ADB Appoints New Country Director for Tajikistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Shanny Campbell as its new Country Director for Tajikistan. She assumes office today. Ms. Campbell will lead ADB’s operations in Tajikistan and ... ( read original story ...)
UAE’s Hope probe sends back first image of the Red Planet after entering the orbit
The UAE's "Hope" probe sent back its first image of Mars, the national space agency said Sunday, days after the spacecraft successfully entered the Red Planet's orbit. The picture "captured the ... ( read original story ...)