Economy
Is Singapore still attractive for Western expats?
Singapore represents the only case of a nation that did gain independence against its will when it was expelled back in 1965 from the then Federation...
Is Singapore still attractive for Western expats?
Singapore represents the only case of a nation that did gain independence against its will when it was expelled back in 1965 from the then Federation...
Recession haunts Singapore as exports crash to three-year low
Policy easing won't help much either.
Chart of the Day: Exports slide 15.6%in March as non-electronic shipments slump
Pharmaceutical exports dropped steeply.
Singapore’s export figure might be headed for its steepest drop in three years: report
Pharmaceuticals remain a wild card.
Retail sales dropped 3.2% in February despite surge in car deals
Total sales value stood at $3.4 billion.
Will policy easing revive Singapore’s deteriorating exports?
Weak demand is still a key headwind.
Chart of the Day: Singapore’s labour market buckles as escalating headwinds bite
Job vacancies hit record low.
Daily Briefing: Emerging currencies slump after surprise easing; SIA faces $3.2b dilemma
And here’s how the insurance industry can improve in Singapore.
Singapore's surprise easing sparks Asian currency selloff
Other currencies also suffered routs.
Why did the MAS suddenly ease monetary policy?
Analysts weigh in on the unexpected move.
How creativity can solve SMEs' woes
This is a season where much focus is placed on SMEs again. At SME events and through the media, we hear various ministers speak of plans to help SMEs...
Recession risks on the rise as services growth sputters
Growth is losing steam, experts say.
Singapore's economy posts 1.8% growth in Q1
Construction was a bright spot.
MAS takes markets by surprise with unexpected easing move
The rate of appreciation has been set to zero.
Daily Briefing: Singapore eases monetary policy; Singapore to regulate Fintech firms
And Singapore dollar drops most since November.
Trade Associations and Chambers must stay nimble and neutral to truly benefit members
More help for small and medium businesses (SMBs) – that was a ringing hymn from the chorus of trade associations and chambers (TACs), as each offered...
Daily Briefing: Singapore set to forgo easing; Property investment sales plunged by 52%
Meanwhile, here’s a fresh look for Woodlands, Toa Payoh and Pasir Ris.