THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has eased rules on financial advisers relating to investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on behalf of retail investors.
More supply and use of nuclear power seen in Asia despite Fukushima disaster
NUCLEAR power "is here to stay" and is fundamentally safe, said William Magwood, director-general of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), in Tokyo.
Positive March economic data calms market fears
A SLEW of positive economic data in China and elsewhere has calmed market nerves and caused some economists to predict a temporary upturn in the global economy.
Marking three years in Singapore, Uber says it has learnt much here
AS Uber completes its third year in Singapore, it has evolved from just a ridebooking app to become a vehicle financing platform as well. During this time, the Republic has taught it lessons and best practices, says Warren Tseng, general manager of Uber Singapore.
Negative interest-rate policies get qualified nod from IMF
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sprung to the defence of central banks' negative interest-rate policies at a time when these are coming under increasing criticism from business and financial firms as well as from bank depositors and savers in Japan and elsewhere.
Economists see MAS standing pat on monetary policy this week
THE central bank is reviewing its monetary policy stance this week, and the market consensus is for all settings to remain on hold – with no change to the slope and width of the Singapore dollar policy band, nor the level at which it is centred.
How the saga unfolded
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MARCH 21 Dr Lee Wei Ling submits her column to The Straits Times on what she considered “hero-worshipping” of her father, Mr Lee Kuan Yew.
Coping with maths anxiety
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I knew we were in trouble when my son looked uncomprehendingly at me, then nodded slowly.
Citizens can report litterbugs using several platforms: NEA
SINGAPORE – Residents may think twice about reporting cases of litterbugs to the National Environment Agency (NEA) because they fear that it would be a troublesome process or that they might have to appear in court.
But the NEA sought to clear up these…
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CDAC beefs up help for low-skilled workers
SINGAPORE – In an effort to better support low-skilled and low-income workers improve their chances of being employed, the Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) has piloted a case management approach to those who need more help.
Launched in February,…
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