Singapore PM Wong rejects weaker currency as shortcut to competitiveness
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pushed back against the idea of weakening the city-state's currency to boost competitiveness.
CNBC reports: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pushed back against the idea of weakening the city-state's currency to boost competitiveness.
This business story centres on Singapore. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Singapore PM Wong, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence and Wong.
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