Economy
Older workers made up bulk of unemployed residents in Q2
Over 40,000 older residents were unemployed.
Older workers made up bulk of unemployed residents in Q2
Over 40,000 older residents were unemployed.
Flailing economy to get another blow from gloomy August export numbers
A technical recession is almost unavoidable.
Chart of the Day: How do elections impact the stock market?
Polls don't matter that much, apparently.
Daily Briefing: Election fever spurs tweeting spree; Grand Prix organisers tackle haze
And what you need to know about the cabinet.
Singapore grabs lion’s share of ASEAN foreign investment despite slowing growth
The city-state gets over half of ASEAN FDI.
Nurturing Singapore's SMEs with the 'right' capital
Small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) are the engine of our economy. Today, SMEs represent 99 percent of Singaporean companies, contribute more than 50...
Overall unemployment climbs in Q2 on back of weaker economy: MoM
Unemployment rate rose to 2%.
Immigration curbs to be tweaked as growth slowdown intensifies: HSBC
But foreigner inflows will still be restricted.
Mounting economic policy pressures shadow Singapore's new government
Short-term growth is clearly slowing.
Higher GST looms on the horizon as government seeks new revenue streams
It’s a prime candidate for adjustment, experts say.
More social welfare schemes on the cards as new government takes power
Future budgets will focus on income distribution.
How will election results impact Singapore’s immigration curbs?
There could be selective easing for certain sectors.
Daily Briefing: Singapore Grand Prix on alert over haze threat; PAP stages crushing election win
And where to buy the best mooncakes.
Slowing services sector will fail to salvage Singapore’s flagging economy: DBS
The odds of a recession are higher than ever.
Jittery local SMEs gripped by economic recession fears
Persistent pessimism is “worrying”, experts say.
SME business outlook crashes to three-year low as profit troubles mount
Such pessimism hasn’t been seen since the Eurozone crisis.
Indonesian developers brace for higher debt servicing costs as rupiah slides to 17-year low
Cash flows will be squeezed as forex losses escalate.