Singapore, Australia, Canada, South Korea, New Zealand commit to resuming essential cross-border travel
SINGAPORE, May 1, 2020, The Straits Times. Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing…
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Singapore is an economy of 5.6 million people and a founding member of APEC. When the forum was founded in 1989, Singapore’s real GDP was USD 61 billion, while its real per capita GDP was USD 21,000. By 2016, Singapore’s GDP grew fivefold at USD 295 billion, and its per capita GDP more than doubled at USD 53,000.
‘Jobs will disappear’ as coronavirus speeds up digital disruption: Singapore PM to nation
SINGAPORE, Apr 30, 2020, SCMP. Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Thursday said the…
Singapore considers amending Constitution so Parliament can meet online
SINGAPORE, Apr 29, 2020, VNA. Singapore is looking at an amendment to its Constitution so…
[Analytics] ASEAN, 5G and the great tech game
For many economies, 5G innovation promises an opportunity to scale the economic ladder in a…
Singapore construction sector to shrink 10.3 per cent this year: Fitch Solutions
SINGAPORE, Apr 29, 2020, The Business Times. Singapore’s construction sector is poised to take a…
[Analytics] Why safer social distance differs around the world
If you go to the supermarket this week, you’ll likely end up queuing behind stickers…
Singapore economy may shrink more than 4 per cent this year if coronavirus outbreak drags on: MAS
SINGAPORE, Apr 28, 2020, The Straits Times. The many risks to a decisive recovery may…
Govt launches Australia-wide coronavirus tracing app COVIDSafe based on Singapore’s TraceTogether software
CANBERRA, Apr 26, 2020, 9News. The government app to help trace people who come into…
400 Malaysians allowed to enter from Singapore daily: Official
PUTRAJAYA, Apr 26, 2020, FMT. Malaysians in Singapore can now start applying for an entry…
[Analytics] Asia should lead the way in producing a coronavirus vaccine
The Asia-Pacific region has the expertise and resources to take a leadership role in not…
Singapore races to build beds for coronavirus patients as country became fourth in the Asia on cases number
SINGAPORE, Apr 26, 2020, Bangkok Post. Singapore is rapidly building bed space for coronavirus patients…
Singapore Airlines extends cancellation of 96 per cent of flights till end-June
SINGAPORE, Apr 25, 2020, The Straits Times. Singapore Airlines has extended its wide-ranging flight cancellations…