Economy

ASEAN will fare well in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: PM Lee

Majority of its population are under 35 years old who are 'comfortable with new technology'.

More than half of Singapore youth think technology will decrease jobs

They are the most pessimistic in Southeast Asia when it comes to the issue.

MAS unveils framework to lure investment funds into Singapore

It eyes to step up Singapore's position as a full-service international fund management centre.

Vietnam's FDI up 9.2% to US$11.25b in August

The country seems to be left untouched by the trade war woes.

MinLaw unveils bill to update insolvency and debt restructuring laws

It proposes a new regulatory regime for said schemes.

Taiwanese firms fazed by trade war concerns in China

Some Taiwanese firms with China operations have transferred their manufacturing hubs to Southeast Asia.

Japan's GDP inched up 3% in Q2

Business spending grew 3.1%.

Singapore placed 28th in retirement security

The research found that the larger portion of healthcare expenditure in Singapore is not covered by insurance.

Singapore is the fifth most popular expat destination: study

Expats are having a hard time to have work-life balance and to find local friends in the Lion City.

2018 GDP still likely to hit 3.2%: economists

They are bullish on external growth but bearish on the property scene.

Why intellectual property rights are key for Singapore's economic future

One of the great economic challenges of the 21st century is defining the role and scope of intellectual property (IP) in the economy. This may sound...

Here's why high exposure to foreign currency is a bane for Singapore banks

Their dependence on foreign funding and external debt levels makes them 'more vulnerable' amidst the trade wars.

CPF retains ninth spot in world's biggest pension funds

It lagged behind Asian counterparts South Korea's National Pension and China's National Social Security.