Economy

Here's why Singapore is one of the worst countries in reducing inequality

It was pulled down by its tax practices and its low score on public social spending. Although it bested many world rankings, Singapore sank to the...

Here's why Singapore is one of the worst countries in reducing inequality

It was pulled down by its tax practices and its low score on public social spending. Although it bested many world rankings, Singapore sank to the...

China further eases reserve ratio by 100 bps

It could help boost GDP growth amidst the escalating trade tensions.

Singapore investors welcomed in Johor

The city-state can look to its closest state to solve its space constraint, a Johor official said.

Prolonged trade war could severely hurt Singapore: trade minister

The city state has found itself in the crossfire as its major trading partners duel with tariffs.

Singapore to sustain 4% pay hike in 2019: study

It lags behind other Asian counterparts which are geared for 0.1 to 0.5% salary hike increases.

The death of an accelerator: Why programmes are going bust in Singapore

muru-D’s untimely exit raises concern about corporate reliance of accelerator models.

Chart of the Day: Old age dependency ratio on the rise in Singapore

Singapore sees the most rapidly ageing population in Asia alongside South Korea and Taiwan.

M&As seal the endgame for Singapore's graduating startups

The market can expect a minimum of 250 M&As annually from 2020.

2.8 million Singaporeans to get SG Bonus in December

Eligible citizens will receive up to $3,002, depending on their assessable income in 2017.

Singapore population inched up 0.5% to 5.64 million in June

The citizen population grew 1% to 3.47 million, boosting growth.

CPF interest rates to remain unchanged until end 2019

Those with Ordinary Accounts will earn interest rates up to 3.5% per annum on their monies until end of Q4 2018.

Singapore's economic freedom has been trailing Hong Kong's for 26 years

It also reported lower scores in government size and legal & property rights system.

China could face job cuts amidst trade wars

Chinese SMEs are hit by slumping new orders and job losses.

Singapore and Tianjin further bolster trade ties

Keppel Capital will set up a fund management in SSTEC.

Singapore tax revenue up 6.8% to $50.2b

Economic expansion triggered earnings growth and higher corporate income tax.

Paperless end-to-end trade platform launched to boost productivity

It will let traders share key digital documents such as invoices and permits.