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MAS says it does not manipulate Singapore dollar for export advantage
MAS said Singapore's monetary policy framework has always been aimed at ensuring medium-term price stability.
More employees saw pay rise last year as growth in real wages picks up: MOM
GROWTH in real total wages - which accounts for inflation of 0.4 per cent - also picked up again after two consecutive years of slowing down.
Why Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam were added to US currency watchlist
SINGAPORE made the list because of its large current account surplus and net foreign currency purchases of at least US$17 billion (S$23.48 billion) in 2018, equivalent to 4.6 per cent of GDP, according to the Treasury.
HSBC ramps up Singapore insurance business in bid to capture more of Asia's wealth
THE London-headquartered bank rebranded its Singapore insurance business to HSBC Life Singapore, and launched two new whole-life plans for its retail and high net worth segments.
Singapore has highest rate of discrepancies in job applications in Asia-Pacific: study
MOST of these discrepancies were uncovered in candidates' work history - which included employment dates, positions held, key responsibilities, remuneration and reasons for leaving - as well as in their educational background.
Law firm Morrison & Foerster names Shirin Tang managing partner of Singapore office
MS Tang specialises in private equity as well as mergers and acquisitions, with a focus in the technology and real estate sectors. She also counsels clients in Asia on public and private company investments in the US.
Corporate earnings
The STI today
Singapore shares dip 0.1% on continuing trade woes, growth concerns SINGAPORE'S Straits Times Index (STI) closed at 3,163.28, down 2.04 points or 0.1 per cent.
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International
Raisi’s death unlikely to change Iran foreign policy: analysts
Yellen urges EU allies to act jointly on frozen Russian assets
Italy's large deficit, debt could erode investor confidence, IMF warns
US inflation fight will take ‘further time’: senior Fed official
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange wins permission to appeal US extradition
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash