Heng Swee Keat is expected to avoid another draw on reserves, focusing on targeted spending, reskilling workers, and tapered support schemes.
Banks, Property Stocks Could be Losers From Singapore’s Budget
Equity investors expecting a big boost for Singapore’s benchmark index from its upcoming annual budget could be disappointed: heavyweight blue chips are unlikely to benefit from government largess.
Singapore Budget 2021: Stay updated with ST’s live coverage
SINGAPORE – This year’s Budget, which will be announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat on Tuesday (Feb 16), comes as Singapore has spent about a year tackling the …
Commentary: Fighter jets get attention but defending Singapore against rockets and drones require very different tools
The Republic of Singapore has been gradually adding new capabilities and developing its air defence systems but recent developments suggest an …
Can the problem of abandoned supermarket trolleys ever be solved in Singapore?
SINGAPORE: Abandoned shopping trolleys are a problem that never seems to go away. Supermarkets – both in Singapore and overseas – are constantly …
Football: Will Hariss Harun be the Singapore Premier League’s first million-dollar local signing?
SINGAPORE – Lions skipper Hariss Harun could make history by becoming the Singapore Premier League’s (SPL) first million-dollar local signing if the Lion City Sailors decide to lure the 30-year-old …
Troupes keep lions dancing through Covid restrictions in Singapore
SINGAPORE – The prancing of lions will continue this Chinese New Year in spite of the pandemic, with some performances going online as troupes here seek to meet the requests of regular clients.. Read …
Trade deal between Singapore and Britain enters into force
A recently signed free trade deal between Singapore and Britain has come entered into force since Feb 11, the city-state’s Trade and Industry Ministry said.
Singapore’s economy able to bounce back this year, but some sectors will take longer to recover: PM Lee
SINGAPORE – The bulk of Singapore’s economy should be able to bounce back this year following the heavy hits it took last year with the Covid-19 pandemic, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
Brunei, Singapore set for stronger agrifood, agro-tech cooperation
Brunei Darussalam signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Singapore to strengthen cooperation in agrifood and agro-technology.