Lawrence Wong

Inflation prompts gov’t to provide $1.5b support package for vulnerable groups, businesses

Individuals and households will get a goods and services tax voucher (GSTV) of up to $300 cash.

Inflation prompts gov’t to provide $1.5b support package for vulnerable groups, businesses

Individuals and households will get a goods and services tax voucher (GSTV) of up to $300 cash.

Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong named deputy prime minister

He will be acting prime minister whenever the Singapore leader is absent.

Corporate dinner events may resume as social restrictions ease

F&B outlets can also seat up to five vaccinated people at one table without checks.

Singapore allows 5-person social gatherings

The rule will apply to F&B outlets, hawker centres, and coffee shops.

Wong reiterates UBS' role in Singapore financial services

The bank opened its new Singapore branch in Penang, 17 November.

Singapore 'easing off slightly on the brakes' of restrictions

The multi-ministry task force said the COVID situation in the country has stabilised.

Three initiatives to expand SG’s green finance ecosystem

There is a huge opportunity in the market for voluntary carbon credits.

Entry approvals for fully vaccinated work pass holders to resume

More foreign workers can enter Singapore in the coming days as long as they are fully vaccinated.

F&B, high-risk mask-off workers given until October to be fully vaccinated

Workers who are not fully vaccinated by the deadline have to undergo antigen rapid tests twice a week.

Gov’t sends Finance Minister Wong to attend G20 Meeting

The G20 meeting will be held in Venice, Italy from 9 to 11 July.

Additional $1.2b announced for COVID-19 support measures

This includes the extension of the Job Support Scheme for vulnerable industries.