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Economic reopening, changes to F&B dining cap will depend on vaccination rate: Gan
ASKED what economic factors the government is considering in determining its reopening timeline, Mr Gan said: "Economic considerations are a key factor, but currently our focus is on public health."
Singapore aims to fully vaccinate two-thirds of population by National Day
THE target was raised after the Health Ministry (MOH) managed to bring forward vaccine supply deliveries.
Singapore SMEs, individuals, given 'final extension' to resume full loan repayments
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TAKING into account the uneven impact of the pandemic, the latest extension is "targeted at those individuals and businesses who continue to experience cash-flow difficulties", the MAS said in a media statement.
Singapore's former oil tycoon OK Lim slapped with 100 more forgery charges
THE latest charges involve "eye-watering" numbers involving some S$2.2 billion of loans that were disbursed as a result of fraud perpetrated by Lim against both local and international banks in Singapore.
Prime US Reit acquiring two office assets for US$245.5m, to be partially funded by PE
THE two acquisition targets will offer an opportunity to enhance the Reit's portfolio exposure to both the technology industry and the financial services sector.
Keppel, Sembmarine would both gain from merging O&M units: analysts
BOTH companies called for trading halts on Thursday morning, and are reportedly set to begin talks about combining their O&M units.
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Singapore shares close flat on Thursday as regional markets struggle for direction
THE benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.03 per cent or one point to close at 3,119.62.
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