Lawrence Wong’s National Day Rally: Key Policy Shifts Singapore’s new Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, delivered his first National Day Rally speech, which many appreciated for its approachable tone. However, experts believe the social safety net policies he introduced might seem more incremental than the transformative overhaul some expected. Introduction of New Policies Lawrence Wong’s National Day Rally speech...
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies, Heng Swee Keat, spearheaded a delegation of around 30 members on a significant voyage to Shenzhen, China’s dynamic tech hub, on Tuesday. In a meticulously planned itinerary, the delegation embarked on a journey through the technological frontiers of Shenzhen, paying visits to a constellation of...
Hong Kong’s bankers enjoy significantly higher salaries compared to their counterparts in Singapore. A recent report by Bloomberg Intelligence revealed that Hong Kong-based investment banking analysts earn an average of 46% more than their peers in the Lion City. This trend extends to associates, who command nearly 36% higher salaries in Hong Kong. Several factors...
Soaring high at the Singapore Airshow, China’s domestically developed C919 single-aisle passenger jet secured a significant new order, marking a crucial milestone for the aircraft and China’s aviation ambitions. Tibet Airlines inked a deal for 40 C919s, signaling not just a successful sale, but several key developments: his landmark deal marks the C919’s official entry...