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Budget to extend support to ailing sectors, will tackle cost of living: Lawrence Wong
HE said a few sectors like the aviation and tourism industries will get help with their recovery and aid also for Singaporeans to manage the cost of living.
SICCI urges 'selective' application of GST hike to ease strain on businesses
ITS chairman T Chandroo said the GST hike of 2 percentage points might dampen consumer spending in critical areas such as retail and food and beverage (F&B) sectors that would affect many small and medium-sized enterprises.
Singapore approves its first oral tablet to treat Covid-19 infection
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THIS is the first oral tablet approved in Singapore to treat mild to moderate Covid-19 in adult patients who are at high risk of progression to severe disease.
Singtel to build data centres in Thailand with Gulf Energy, AIS
IT said the collaboration comes as part of its strategy to develop a regional data centre business with partners and capitalise on the strong growth potential of digital infrastructure.
Ascott buys US student accommodation asset via US$150m joint venture
ASCOTT will manage the joint venture and hold a 20 per cent stake in it, while the remaining stake will be held by Riyad Capital, one of the largest institutional capital partners in the Middle East.
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Upbeat Wall Street sends STI to 30-month high at 3,315.99 points
THE Straits Times Index (STI) surged 66.40 points or 2.04 per cent to 3,315.99 points on Thursday (Feb 3) and closed at a 30-month-high.
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