France and Germany thrust into lockdown as second Covid-19 wave sweeps

World stock markets went into a dive in response to the news that Europe’s biggest economies were imposing nationwide restrictions. 

The Straits Times |  2020-10-29 | Fuente original

Positive growth next year, but Singapore economy not out of woods yet

Even if a vaccine becomes available, recovery will take more time than in previous recessions.

The Straits Times |  2020-10-29 | Fuente original

Singapore economy will take longer to recover from Covid-19 crisis than past recessions: MAS

MAS reiterated the forecast for the economy to shrink by a record 5% to 7% this year.

The Straits Times |  2020-10-28 | Fuente original

As winter looms, China braces for Covid-19 resurgence

Infectious diseases experts had been warning that a dip in the mercury could lead to a spike in cases.

The Straits Times |  2020-10-28 | Fuente original

Singapore has strengthened status as global logistics hub amid Covid-19 crisis: Chan Chun Sing

The Republic has been kept open to trade even as global supply chains are disrupted.

The Straits Times |  2020-10-27 | Fuente original

Owner of MBS exploring $8.2b sale of Vegas properties as Singapore casino rebounds to profit

A sale would concentrate Sands' casino portfolio entirely in Macau and Singapore.

The Straits Times |  2020-10-27 | Fuente original

S'pore factory output jumps 24.2% in September, biggest gain in almost 9 years

This was the biggest year-on-year increase since December 2011.

The Straits Times |  2020-10-26 | Fuente original