Economy
Singapore talent shortage stumping SME growth
Roughly 70% of CEOs had to cancel strategic plans due to talent shortage and no respite is in sight, says PWC.
Singapore talent shortage stumping SME growth
Roughly 70% of CEOs had to cancel strategic plans due to talent shortage and no respite is in sight, says PWC.
Thailand flood inflicted deeper economic damage
The disaster's impact is turning out to be worse than expected and rebound hopes now seem dimmer.
Singapore firms most keen to invest in China
There was a 50% increase in interest for executing projects in the booming Asian nation since 2009.
Singapore overseas investments jumped 9.7% in 2011
Investment outflows for international expansion and trade defied the downturn fears to grow in almost double-digits.
Singapore Manufacturing Federation gives a nod to 2012 budget
SMa however disagrees over the reduction of the ‘S’ pass holders from 25% to 20%.
Chart of the Day: Singapore GDP and Key Components
Is the economy bottoming out in the first quarter of 2012?
NODX exports dip 2.1% in January 2012
It's a bad start for Singapore as non-oil domestic exports careen off the 9% increase from last month.
PIC reimbursements doubled to $60,000
Businesses are promised more money for upgrades made under the Productivity and Innovation Credit (PIC) scheme.
2012 budget plan accelerates growing pains
Singapore businesses have been saddled with tighter foreign worker measures and higher CPF contributions.
Multi-million financing set for Singapore firms expanding abroad
A so-called project finance company (PFC) will scour $400 million in annual funding for corporate overseas projects.
Total trade expands by 8%
Singapore’s total trade in 2011 reached S$974b.
Singapore economy only grew 4.9% in 2011
Performance is way down from the 14.8% growth recorded in 2010 and will still worsen in 2012.
Singapore growth to dwell in slow-paced limbo?
That is the forming consensus with RBS predicting an averted crash followed by a prolonged rebound.
Silver lining in GDP results: They’re a little less disappointing
Final numbers for the fourth quarter showed a smaller than previously estimated contraction.
Singaporeans worried most about economic woes
Latest feedback survey reveals a growing concern for rising costs of living, unemployment and the sinking economy.
Malaysia growth heading downhill: RBSM
The country's consumption-led growth has become unsustainable and will trigger a slide.
2011 full year GDP growth may have been 5%
And DBS expects growth in 4Q11 to be 4.2% YoY.
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