The SER is a biannual meeting of private sector economists, business leaders and policymakers. Participants gather to discuss and debate the major cyclical issues facing the domestic economy and their consequences for monetary and fiscal policies. In addition, it includes a Special Session that seeks to investigate a specific contemporary topic of economic interest.
The first session of the 41st SER focuses on macro-economic issues and their relation to Singapore, the region and the world. It is then followed by the special session which aims to examine the potentially game-changing effects that the proposed Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) might have. Under the Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries, Malaysia and Singapore will work towards enhancing cross-border flows of goods and people as well as strengthening the business eco-system within JS-SEZ to support investments. Already, transport connectivity is set to improve under the Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) while investments from Singapore into Johor have boomed. Flows of labour from Johor into Singapore are also substantial. The SER will discuss a range of issues that will determine the success of this JS-SEZ proposal.
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