Not out of the woods yet


By JOY LEE

Acute shortage: The lack of workers has been a pressing issue for most SMEs for some time now.

THE announcement of a moratorium extension and targeted bank assistance this past week would provide some breathing space for businesses as companies continue to find their footing in the new normal.

With retail sales picking up, having some clarity on what to expect once the six-month automatic loan moratorium ends on Sept 30 would have brought relief to some.

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