Singapore economy

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The typically staid central bank unexpectedly tightened policy, yet another signal that higher prices have staying power

Workers stand on a deck onboard a semi-submersible accommodation, built and developed by Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd.’s deep water technology group, in Singapore, in 2016.Photographer: Nicky Loh/Bloomberg

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Singapore’s industrial champions are rewriting their playbook

Temasek Holdings CEO Ho Ching is seen at the townhall during the G20 leaders summit in Hamburg, Germany July 8, 2017. REUTERSAxel Schmidt/File Photo

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Temasek CEO Ho Ching to retire October 1, Pillay to take over

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Singapore faces talent crunch as tech giants scale up

Singapore offers shelter from the storm, but on its own terms. Photographer: Roslan Rahman/AFP/Getty/Bloomberg

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BENEATH THE SURFACE

The Dazzling Fake Flowers: Is there any alternative to artificial flowers while decorating homes, showrooms, offices and business establishments? Fresh flowers are undoubtedly beautiful, but they dry out quickly. Hence, the demand for plastic flowers is rising day by day. Traders said these lifelike silk flowers usually come from China and Thailand. The photo was taken from the 29th International Trade Fair of the Chattogram Chamber on Friday. PHOTO: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin