Economy
High household debt, sluggish global growth key risks to local economy in 2015: IMF
Along with high financial volatility.
High household debt, sluggish global growth key risks to local economy in 2015: IMF
Along with high financial volatility.
Is Singapore the right place to set up a social enterprise?
Are you a purpose-driven individual? Do you see yourself and your business as part of the global community? Are you seeking to be the change and...
Malaysia gives local semiconductor industry a run for its money
The tight labour market is to blame.
Economic growth falters on back of unprecedented labour market tightness
Manufacturing competitiveness is eroding.
Chart of the Day: A history of volatile bilateral trade between Malaysia and Singapore
The HSR could help hasten strong bilateral ties.
How can we stop innovation in Singapore?
How does Singapore remain relevant as a commercial hub? How economically resilient are we? How can Singapore businesses and executives 'upgrade' at a...
Chart of the Day: Why is Singapore increasing its investments in Malaysia?
The high-speed rail link is on its way.
Manufacturers’ woes worsen as PMI crashes to two-year low
PMI fell to 49.4 in April.
Local bank lending slipped for the fourth straight month in March
Due to smaller loans to manufacturers, FIs.
The long road to achieving Singapore's productivity goal
Singapore's labour productivity fell by 0.8 percent in 2014, marking the third consecutive year of decline for productivity.
Chart of the Day: Singapore GDP growth loses momentum in 2015
No thanks to a contraction in the service industries.
Inflation expected to dip further amid weak consumer sentiment, low commodity prices
Inflation has been in the red for five months.
Wage growth to remain sluggish despite tight labour market
Weak productivity is to blame.
Electronics sector at risk as global IT firms restructure
Consolidation is key to cutting costs.
Domestic economy under threat from China slowdown, oil and gas weakness: MAS
But G3 recovery might give some respite.
Daily Briefing: Policymakers mull grand LKY tribute; Electric taxis on their way to Singapore
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China industrial production disappoints with only 5.6% y/y March growth
A brighter April generally is being sought.