Economy
Chart of the Day: Real estate industry fears drop in business receipts
It’s one of two industries not so upbeat with their business expectations for the second quarter.
Chart of the Day: Real estate industry fears drop in business receipts
It’s one of two industries not so upbeat with their business expectations for the second quarter.
Singapore Corporate Governance Code revised
Rules on director independence, remuneration and disclosures have been tightened to instill confidence in capital markets.
Rail Corridor set for infrastructure upgrades
Improvements are imminent as the Urban Redevelopment Authority tries to develop the Rail Corridor's event spaces.
Singapore is least preferred investment market in ASEAN3
Invest instead in Thailand and Indonesia due to their immense growth prospects, advises Morgan Stanley.
Ho-hum months ahead for the services sector
No jumping for joy among service businesses with only a net weighted 6% looking forward to better prospects over the next 6 months.
China's manufacturing sector down in 6 consecutive months
Manufacturing firms in April reported the sharpest staff reduction in 37 months.
Inflation impacts only a minority in Singapore
MAS reiterates that inflation has little effect on those that own homes and do not pay rent, and those that are not new car buyers.
Asia not immune to recession
With European markets still struggling, can China's export market save the region's economy?
Singapore rated as Top 5 most attractive work destination
It joins Western hubs New York and London and Asian cities Hong Kong and Sydney in the new survey rankings.
China prepares to boost imports
Lower tarriffs in major import categories like energy products and consumer goods could be arriving soon.
How solid are growths in Asian economies?
Growth in countries like Singapore may have persisted owing to tremendous local stimulus, but financial markets remain tightly linked across the...
Layoffs eased in 1Q12
Manufacturing slashes took a breather but services and construction firms seem to be issuing out more pink slips.
Singapore's unemployment rate up to 2.1% in 1Q12
The talent market remains tight with companies needing to remain focused on acquiring skills.
Lack of fuel policy causing India's rising inflation?
An inflation reading of 4.5% y-o-y is expected amid uncertainties.
Thailand's export growth plunged to -6.5% in March
Import growth rose to 25.6%, resulting in a trade balance deficit of –US$4.6b.
Are high costs in Singapore driving investors away?
Survey indicates Singapore has lost some momentum as investment destination in Asia-Pacific.
Singapore inflation spike a growing pain to higher productivity
Government's drive to boost productivity single-handedly driving up prices, says RBS.
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