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Support for adult education, ITE grads among upcoming Forward Singapore proposals: DPM Wong
SINGAPORE will boost support for adult education and help push up salaries of Institute of Technical Education (ITE) graduates, among moves to tackle the “twin challenges of inequality and mobility”, ...
Singapore needs twin strategy of staying open and developing local: DPM Wong
SINGAPORE needs to pursue a twin strategy – of staying open and developing local – in order to continue thriving, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (Oct 18).
Thailand unveils financial support for pandemic-hit firms
THAILAND unveiled a raft of measures to help small and medium businesses and the tourism industry to weather a liquidity crunch, as a delay in full reopening to foreign visitors dims the prospects for...
Thailand to see modest growth in 2021; tourism to remain flat
THAILAND is expected to see modest economic growth in 2021, with international tourism expected to remain flat, according to a Citi report.
Jamus Lim wins seat on Economic Society of Singapore council
NEWLY elected Member of Parliament Jamus Lim can add one more item to his already impressive curriculum vitae - this time as a council member for the Economic Society of Singapore (ESS).

Post-Budget forum homes in on healthcare costs
THE escalating cost of healthcare was one of the key concerns raised at a post-Budget 2019 forum on Thursday, with members of the panel and on the floor asking how this cost could be tamed.

Economic Society of Singapore names new council members
THE Economic Society of Singapore (ESS) on Monday said it has elected a new team of council members at its annual general meeting held on March 29.
Singapore Budget 2018: Lack of data on Singapore's reserves limits discussion on its use
Idea offered at forum: Split reserves into two, and reveal the size of the part used to generate investment returns
Debate on fiscal sustainability turns to land sale revenues, GST hikes
Economists say land sales should be factored into fiscal funding; they suggest delinking GST and public transport fare hikes from political considerations
Innovation goal clear, but forum raises question on how to get there
Experts at post-Budget discussion suggest safety nets to spur innovation and push for 'economies of scope'