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How will Singapore’s Budget 2023 address rising costs?

SINGAPORE: Given that Budget 2023 falls on Valentine’s Day, Singaporeans can be forgiven for hoping for some love from the government as they wrestle with the impact of rising prices, increasing healthcare needs, a widening wealth gap and greater uncertainty in an age of rapid digitalisation. After three consecutive generous budgets, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong […]

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Malaysia’s economy expands 7% in 4Q

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy grew 7% in the fourth quarter of 2022, slightly under half the double-digit growth of 14.2% in the previous quarter, amid the waning impact of stimulus measures and the low-base effect. Bank Negara said private sector activity remained the key driver of growth, supported by private consumption and investment. “The continued […]

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