Economy
OCBC sees MAS steepened slope of SGD NEER policy by 50 bps
OCBC sees MAS steepened slope of SGD NEER policy by 50 bps
The 100 basis points slope would allow strengthening of SGD NEER.
Supply of food and fuel adequate, gov’t assures amidst Ukraine-Russia conflict
The government said it is diversifying SG’s import sources.
Crypto and DeFi cannot circumvent Russia financial sanctions: MAS
The regulator said appropriate measures will be taken for FIs who will breach these sanctions.
MAS likely to widen band in April: analyst
Doing so would allow MAS to vent inflation pressure, experts said.
SGX Group, UK gov’t programme partner to deploy public capital markets
It will mobilise public capital markets to support sustainable goals in Asia.
What impact will the Ukraine-Russia war leave on Asia-Pacific?
PM Lee said the conflict has already “strained” US-China relations.
SG, US to take partnership to ‘greater heights’
The two counties will be now cooperating in areas such as space exploration.
SG, US expand bilateral cooperation in new areas
The new areas include digital economy and cybersecurity amongst others.
Over $145m jobs support scheme payouts to aid 289,500 workers
The wage support will be disbursed from 31 March 2022.
Gov’t unveils 3-step plan to strengthen SG’s trade foundations
The plan is in line with the government’s Trade 2030 strategy.
Growth forecast for SG ‘unchanged’ despite easing of restrictions
Even a near-term upgrade is 'unlikely', says an expert.
KPMG ties up with trade associations for decarbonisation blueprint
The blueprint will drive the ESG change agenda.
Outdoor mask wearing to become optional as more people allowed to work, gather
Up to 75% of the workforce can return to the office on 29 March.
Which companies will be the hardest hit by China’s COVID-19 resurgence?
UOB Kay Hian said there is a total of eight that will be most affected.
MAS likely to tighten monetary policy in April following inflation uptick
Headline inflation moved at a faster pace in February at 4.3% YoY.
Headline inflation climbs faster in February at 4.3%
It accelerated due to higher private transport inflation.
How the gov't plans to make Singapore 'fairer and greener'
The finance minister outlined several themes during the SRBF.
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