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Singapore has executed a man accused of coordinating a cannabis delivery, despite pleas for clemency and protests that he was convicted on weak evidence.

The meeting between Joe Biden and Lee Hsien Loong was “important” in showing Russia that sanctions are not just supported by the U.S. or Europe.

More and more wealthy Chinese are worried about keeping their money on the mainland and see Singapore as a safe haven.

A transcript of remarks from Biden and Lee’s joint press conference following their meeting in Washington, as transcribed by the White House Press Office.

Luxembourg, one of the smallest countries in Europe, tops a new passport index that analyzes factors that affect global citizens.

The yen was in focus for investors, after the Bank of Japan’s offer Monday to buy unlimited amounts of 10-year JGBs at 0.25%

Easing measures will mean mobility at recreational areas and workplaces, which could lift GDP by 3% to 4%, says Brian Tan of Barclays.

Singapore will ease most of its Covid restrictions including outdoor mask mandates from next week, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced on Thursday.

Advanced economies in Asia are showing a willingness to adopt a four-day work week, but the continent’s less developed countries are less interested.

U.S. stocks were volatile overnight, and the three major indexes posted sharp monthly losses as investors assess the uncertainty in Russia and Ukraine.

The EU, G-7, Allies, and partners are united in denouncing Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked and unjustified attack against Ukraine.

Russia continued its advance into Ukraine over the weekend, with reports of fighting on the streets and forces encircling Kyiv.

Asia-Pacific shares mostly rose on Friday as investors assess the Russia-Ukraine conflict following a massive comeback on Wall Street overnight.

Singapore’s Covid cases surged to a record high last week, but its finance minister says the country is “quietly confident” about handling the omicron variant.

Some with so-called “super immunity” believe now is the safest time to travel during the pandemic. Some medical experts agree; others say it may be too soon.

Singapore plans to allow vaccinated visitors from all countries to skip quarantine on arrival when the omicron wave has passed, authorities announced Wednesday.

Singapore introduced new measures in December to cool the private and public residential real estate market, but analysts say prices could still go up.

Stocks continued to be volatile overnight on Wall Street as investors reacted to news from the Fed, the newest GDP figures and corporate earnings.

The Federal Open Market Committee said a quarter-percentage point increase to its benchmark short-term borrowing rate is likely forthcoming.

Markets will be looking ahead to the Fed’s conclusion of its meeting on Wednesday, where it’s expected to issue a statement signaling a rate hike as soon as March and more policy tightening.