Covid-19 pandemic spurs growing interest in medical technology in S'pore
SINGAPORE – The Covid-19 pandemic has spurred many firms and sectors to transform themselves digitally,
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MAS keeps Singdollar policy unchanged on low core inflation outlook
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s central bank is keeping monetary policy steady as it expects core inflation
UPDATE 1-Euro zone bond yields fall, focus falls on key week for U.S. bonds
* Euro zone periphery govt bond yields tmsnrt.rs/2ii2Bqr (Updates prices) LONDON, April 12 (Reuters) –
Job growth in US topped 900,000 in March as hiring broadened
WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) – US employers added the most jobs in seven months with improvement across
Malaysia lowers 2021 growth forecast as pandemic delays recovery
KUALA LUMPUR (BLOOMBERG) – Malaysia’s central bank expects the economy to grow at a slower
Govts in region taking steps to regulate cryptocurrencies
Governments in the region are taking steps to regulate cryptocurrencies, and some are working towards
UPDATE 2-German 10-year bond yields hit 5-week low, strong PMI stems fall
* Euro zone periphery govt bond yields tmsnrt.rs/2ii2Bqr (Updates prices) LONDON, March 24 (Reuters) –
World facing a coffee deficit in container shortage 'nightmare'
NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) – Coffee supplies in the US are shrinking and wholesale prices are
Top China chipmaker gets state funds for US$2.4b plant in 1st for tech masterplan
BEIJING (BLOOMBERG) – Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) will build a US$2.35 billion (S$3.15 billion)
JGB prices fall after report BOJ may widen rate target
TOKYO, March 18 (Reuters) – Japanese government bond prices fell on Thursday as investors became