Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong sees the government running a budget deficit at least through early next year, and perhaps “a while” longer, as the coronavirus-hit economy bends the ... ( read original story ...)
EMERGING MARKETS-Singapore, Indonesia stocks lead modest Asian gains on vaccine news
Singapore, Indonesia up around 1% * Rupiah rises ahead of central bank meeting on Thursday * Top Glove slides 10%, weighing on Malaysian shares Nov 17 (Reuters) - Singapore and Indonesia climbed ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is closely monitoring global coronavirus vaccine developments, minister says
We are talking to different companies to build a diversified portfolio of safe and effective coronavirus vaccines for Singaporeans, says Lawrence Wong, second minister for finance and co-chair of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM Urges U.S-China Truce, Eyes HK Turmoil: NEF Update
The four-day Bloomberg New Economy Forum kicked off with business and political leaders taking on issues from the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic to the future of global trade and climate ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s October exports unexpectedly fall 3.1% from last year
The figure missed a 5.7% rise forecast by economists in a Reuters poll, and compared with a slightly revised 5.8% increase in September. ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyz, Chinese foreign ministers discuss full functioning of Torugart and Irkeshtam checkpoints
Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Ruslan Kazakbaev had a telephone conversation with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on November 16, the Kyrgyz foreign ministry reported ... ( read original story ...)
Laos eagerly anticipates opening of first expressway
Vangvieng section of the China-Laos expressway (R) next to a bridge of the China-Laos Railway under construction in Vientiane Province, Laos. (Yunnan Construction and Investment Holding Group/Handout ... ( read original story ...)
UAE climbs up prosperity ladder
The UAE climbed four places in the 2020 Prosperity Index by improving its performance in health, education, living conditions and open economy, a new report shows. The Legatum Institute's ... ( read original story ...)
Armenians call for prime minister to resign after peace deal with Azerbaijan
Thousands of Armenians marched through the capital, Yerevan, on demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan after he signed a peace deal ending a six-week war against neighbouring ... ( read original story ...)
NBA Rumors: Michael Jordan Wants Russell Westbrook At Hornets Under One Condition
Michael Jordan is hoping Russell Westbrook could join the Charlotte Hornets without sacrificing their pick at the NBA Draft. ( read original story ...)