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 ...)
Singapore expected to run budget deficit next year, PM says
Singapore is expected to run a budget deficit next year and may not be able to balance its books for a while, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Tuesday, adding fiscal support is needed to repair ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to provide SG$50m for low-carbon projects
Spanning five years, the investment is aimed at pushing the 'technical and economic viability' of technologies that could help reduce the country's carbon emissions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Run Deficit Into 2021 to Buffer Virus Hit, Lee Says
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 ...)