Economy

No country for old men: Singapore and HK budget differences indicate policy divergence

The recent budgets delivered in Singapore and Hong Kong show differing paths to deal with an ageing society.

No country for old men: Singapore and HK budget differences indicate policy divergence

The recent budgets delivered in Singapore and Hong Kong show differing paths to deal with an ageing society.

Singapore-EU to push ratification of free trade deal this year

When passed, it will allow consumers and producers reach each other’s markets sans custom duties on all qualifying goods.

Singapore PMI down 0.4 point to 52.7 in February

The reading was pulled down by the weaker electronics manufacturing sector.

Wealthy Singaporeans can shake off GST hike burden: BMI

Analysts say 95% of households will have incomes around US$25,000 which could prepare them to absorb price hikes.

Chart of the Day: Business investments grew 2.2% after 15-month decline

Companies are more optimistic with plans of expansion and aggressive hiring.

Daily Briefing: PM Lee to reshuffle cabinet; Singapore bars communication in terror attack areas

And here’s why Singapore unicorn Sea Ltd shares plunged 20% since its overseas listing.

Services sectors' sales up 8.6% in Q4 2017

The information & communications services industry grew 13.6% and led the sector’s growth.

Chart of the Day: Corporate profits hit a seven-year high

Profits rose 6.9% and contributed to higher corporate income tax revenue.

Accommodation prices were 5.3% cheaper in January

Service & Conservancy Charges (S&CC) rebates were given to HDB households in January 2018.

How Singapore companies can grow globally in a post-globalisation world

Singapore’s 2018 Budget includes a new Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) designed to help firms internationalise. This is welcome news, but with...

Nearly $5m of statutory bonds to expire in 2021

Outstanding bonds are now around $26.7b.

Chart of the Day: Budget balance rose over 2 years

Thanks to contributions from the Statutory Board and stamp duties.