Economy

SBR International Business Awards 2019 is open for nominations

The search is on for the best international businesses in Singapore.

SBR International Business Awards 2019 is open for nominations

The search is on for the best international businesses in Singapore.

Singapore still waits for timing of 2% GST hike

It is still monitoring economic conditions as well as expenditure trends and revenue buoyancy.

Business receipts climbed 4.1% in Q4 2018

The infocomm segment’s business receipts led the growth and jumped 7.2%.

Manufacturing output contracts for the first time since 2017

It shrank by 3.1% no thanks to declines in electronics and precision engineering.

Singapore loses out to Netherlands as world's most connected country: report

But the Lion City is expected to benefit from initiatives aiming to improve logistics and harmonise regulations. Singapore held its second position...

Inflation eased to 1.7% in January

Slower growth in electricity and gas prices outweighed higher services inflation.

Domestic wholesale trade climbed 16.9% in Q4

Wholesale trade of petroleum products surged 43.2%.

China's exports rebounded 9.1% in January

Exports to EU, Japan, South Korea and ASEAN have recovered.

Chart of the Day: Singapore 2019 defence spending hits 12-year high

The government is allocating 30% of the budget to defence from 18.5% in 2018.

Everything you need to know about the Big 4's reactions to Budget 2019

Find out what EY, Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC have to say about the Budget.

Singapore total trade breaks $1t again after four years

But momentum could taper off as growth could slow down in 2019.

Singapore Budget 2019 Full Coverage: GST going to 9%, duty free booze allowance cut, $1.1b bicentennial bonus

The budget surplus for 2019 hit $2.1b, a carbon tax will be implemented, and a $3.1b fund for CareShield has been declared.

Circles.Life to expand to Taiwan and Australia in 2019

It plans to invest $50m for each market launch.

Singapore unveils digital defence as six pillar in total defence framework

The defence minister thinks that Singaporeans should stand guard against both physical and digital threats to sovereignty.

Japan's GDP growth slowed to 0.7% in 2018

Companies that supply parts and components to China were hit by weak demand.