Economy
Economy forecasted to grow by 2.4% in 2024: MAS survey
The city-state demonstrated resilience by expanding by 2.2% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Economy forecasted to grow by 2.4% in 2024: MAS survey
The city-state demonstrated resilience by expanding by 2.2% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Singapore takes crown as world’s most globalised country
It bested 180 markets.
MOF proposes $100,000 fines for non-compliant CSPs
Penalties for breaches of obligations related to various registers will be increased.
Local business sentiment at its most optimistic since 2023: study
Businesses are more optimistic about the sales volumes and their net profits for the quarter.
Singapore simplifies tax filing for commission agents, delivery workers
Over 100,000 commission agents will benefit from this simplified process.
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) is simplifying the tax...
PM Lee to visit Melbourne, Australia for leaders' meeting, special summit
He will be in Australia from 4 March to 6 March.
Budget wrap-up: Wong says gov’t balances temporary reliefs, structural schemes
State social spending has quadrupled over the last 20 years.
DPM Keat champions S’pore as global-Asia node, roots for cross-border collab
He also outlined efforts to bolster the research, innovation, and enterprise ecosystem.
Business receipts of service industries rise 4.8% YoY in 4Q23
Recreation & Personal Services had the highest growth in revenue amongst industries.
Winners of Singapore budget 2024: banks, tech, renewables
Players in consumer staples and manufacturing cheer as well.
Why Singapore saw softer inflation in January despite GST hike
In January, consumer prices eased to 2.9% YoY.
Inflation eases to 2.9% YoY in January
In December 2023, headline inflation rose 3.7% YoY.
Budget 2024 propels Singapore's investment-focused growth
Budget 2024 saw an “investment tilt” towards promoting green, human, and infrastructure investments.
Domestic wholesale trade sales down 3.5% in Q4
Petroleum sales and transport equipment sales logged double-digit decreases.
Manufacturing-related stocks kick off 2024 with $22m in net institutional inflows
Six stocks post net inflow for every five that booked net outflow.
Ballot papers and documents en route for destruction on 2 March
Candidates or their representatives are invited to witness the destruction process.
Singapore to stay attractive with refundable tax credit scheme, says KPMG
Cash payouts provide firms with greater flexibility to grow their businesses.