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2021-07-05 11:42:43 Extra Covid-19 support to cost S$1.2 billion, financed partly by reallocation under SINGA

While the government "will not hesitate to use the full measure of our fiscal firepower to protect the lives and livelihoods of Singaporeans", Lawrence Wong says it must also be careful about the state of its public finances.

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2021-07-05 11:23:46 Dining-in group size limit expected to increase to five from July 12

Lawrence Wong says that the latest round of outbreaks did not warrant an economy-wide "circuit breaker" like last year.

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2021-07-05 11:00:06 Last Week in Opinon:

1. Urban living will flourish post-pandemic but building design needs a rethink

2. Merkel bids foreign farewells after 15 years

3. What SGXRegCo expects of nominating committees when directors join or resign

4. Venture building is the new growth priority

5. ESG factors crucial to an M&A transaction

6. Is there still a premium behind freehold property?

7. CCP at 100: Can it lead China to be the wave of the future?

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2021-07-05 07:56:36 How will your finances look like in 10, 20, 30 years? There are apps for that

In this digital age, financial planning apps have emerged as a way to offer more tailored and interactive advice to the masses.

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2021-07-05 03:13:04 July 5 morning round-up:

1. Changes may be made to how overseas remote working will be taxed
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2. Is Sembmarine's rights issue to position it for a cash-depleting merger with Keppel O&M? #mark2market
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3. Theme funds: tread with care
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4. Weary Malaysians flying white flags add pressure on PM Muhyiddin
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5. E-signatures on the rise, but wills and mortgages still call for pen on paper
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6. How will your finances look like in 10, 20, 30 years? There are apps for that
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2021-07-04 14:00:01 THE FINISH LINE: From The Apprentice to One Championship's Chief of Staff

Globetrotting Venezuelan Jessica Ramella is relishing the 'toughest job of her life', and she's enjoying every step of the journey.

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2021-07-04 11:00:05 FIT TO LEAD: In the best years of her health: DocDoc co-founder Grace Park

Managing her energy and mood helped DocDoc president and co-founder Grace Park, in her 40s, take back control of her well-being.

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2021-07-04 08:00:03 In case you missed it:

1. Pandemic gives Singapore biotechs a shot in the arm

2. The Working Capitol, owing S$13.2m, applies for debt restructuring

3. Mirae Asset Daewoo awarded US$5.1m claim against ex-honestbee CEO Joel Sng

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2021-07-04 05:00:02 DESIGN: How Formwerkz Architects has changed the way we think about the tropical house

A single-storey house in Johor Baru with multiple courtyards offers an unconventional way of living. #BTLifestyle

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2021-07-03 16:00:03 The Raffles Conversation: Painting the skyline

Amid changing realities and needs, builders have to rethink the blend of tech and green spaces in cities, says PLP Architecture president Lee Polisano. #rafflescon

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