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Retail sales increased 79.7% in May 2021 on a year-on-year basis, compared to the 54.0% increase recorded in April 2021. The large year-on-year growth in May 2021 was attributed to the low base in May 2020 when the Circuit Breaker measures were put in place to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, and physical stores were closed… View Article
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On 5 July 2021, Minister for Finance Mr Lawrence Wong delivered a ministerial statement outlining support measures amid the easing of some COVID-19 restrictions. Key update to take note: Support Measures for Phase 2 and Phase 3 (Heightened Alert). The calibrated approach during these two phases focused on high-risk activities in indoor settings. The additional… View Article
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Retail sales increased 54.0% in April 2021 on a year-on-year basis, compared to the 6.3% increase recorded in March 2021. The strong year-on-year growth rate in April 2021 was attributed to the low base in April 2020 when the Circuit Breaker measures were implemented due to COVID-19, and physical stores were closed for most of… View Article
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To further manage the persistence of undetected community transmission, the Multi-Ministry Taskforce has just announced its updated approach to the gradual reopening to Phase 3 (Heightened Alert). More details on the community measures in release here. Do note the following key updates: Updated approach to gradual reopening (from 21 June 2021) 1.  Work-from-home remains the default. Employers must ensure… View Article
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