After suffering its worst economic downturn since independence, Singapore is expecting to see a rebound in 2021, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Thursday, echoing other top officials to caution …
Coronavirus: Singapore economy seeing signs of stabilisation after worst-ever slump, PM Lee says
We look forward to a rebound in 2021, although activity is likely to remain below pre-Covid-19 levels for some time,’ he said in a New Year’s address …
Singapore’s 2021 budget to be announced on Feb 16
The Singapore government will announce the coming year’s budget on Feb 16, according to the city state’s Ministry of Finance today.Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat noted that it had been a …
2020 round-up: we look back at the highlights of this year in Singapore
This year has been an eventful one with something major dominating public conversation every month. Here are the ones that got us talking …
POLL-Singapore GDP to extend decline in Q4, but less sharply
Singapore’s economic contraction is expected to have moderated in the fourth quarter, as the city-state lifted more coronavirus-related curbs due to a drop in local infections. By Chen Lin SINGAPORE, …
Nearly 14,700 travellers visited Singapore in November: STB
Arrivals rose 9.5 per cent from October, but were still a fraction of the 1.53 million visitors a year ago.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Finds Two People From U.K. May Have New Virus Strain
Two people in Singapore who came back from the U.K. have been preliminarily tested to have a new Covid-19 strain that is circulating there, the Ministry of Health said in a statement.
EMERGING MARKETS-Lockdown blues knock down Thailand stocks, Singapore shares firm
Indonesian stocks set for worst year since 2015 * Thai stocks mark biggest yearly loss in two * Asia’s emerging currencies broadly firmer By Pranav A K Dec 30 (Reuters) – Thailand’s stock index …
Turning to local production and leveraging technology to ensure Singapore’s food security
Even though many activities ground to a halt over the past year, efforts to increase local food production continued.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Travel to Singapore during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning a trip to Singapore, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic.