Economy
Moody's upgrades China's ratings to Aa3; maintains positive outlook
The action raises the government's foreign and local currency bond ratings to Aa3 from A1, China's country ceilings for foreign and local currency...
Moody's upgrades China's ratings to Aa3; maintains positive outlook
The action raises the government's foreign and local currency bond ratings to Aa3 from A1, China's country ceilings for foreign and local currency...
74% of Singaporeans happy with their current jobs, but would be happier if their paychecks are raised
Over three-quarters of employees in Singapore are content with their present employers-- with under two-fifths planning a job switch over the next 12...
The little nation that could: Singapore leaves big countries biting its dust
Singapore tops the World Bank’s list of countries with the most business-friendly regulations for the record fifth time as companies remain satisfied...
Sluggish activity in key industries dragging down Singapore economy's growth
The economy might have grown 15.5% yoy for the first three quarters of this year, but Q3 also marked the first qoq saar contraction since Q4 2009 at...
Salaries in Vietnam to rise higher than Singapore's in 2011
While Singapore employees can expect a salary increase by 4% next year, a predicted 2.4% inflation rate will pull down the actual wage increase to...
The shopping spree continues: Only 1 in 10 Singaporeans feel the recession
Unwavering confidence in the economy prompts 51% of Singapore consumers to splurge on new clothes, gadgets and travel in the here and now as compared...
Sought after service: Service sector spurs Singapore economy growth
Despite an unemployment rate of 2.1% in 3Q10, the services sector was able to generate a total of 24,100 new jobs as compared to a loss of about 400...
Quarter-life crisis: 78% of Singapore yuppies feel stressed and unsatisfied about work
Fear of losing jobs, not saving enough money for the future and economic uncertainty are making young Singaporeans worry about suffering from...
Emerging markets deluged with capital as economies recover
A report from Moody’s Investors Service lists currency appreciation and the massive capital inflows for emerging markets as consequences of their...
Working overtime: Singapore may raise retirement age to 68
Singaporeans might have to put their retirement plans on hold as Minister Lim Boon Heng suggested that Singapore may need to raise its retirement age...
Singapore companies sign US$291mln projects with Vietnam companies
Deals of Keppel Land and CapitaLand with Vietnamese companies affirms positive Singapore-Vietnam business and investment climate.
MAS appoints Sundaresh Menon to its Board of Directors
Menon was the Managing Partner of Rajah & Tann prior to his appointment.
Can't Find Workers: You Are Not Alone
Job vacancies in the service sector are at record highs, leaving many companies unable to fill key positions.
Wealthy Singaporeans shunning traditional retirement
The latest Insights report from Barclays Wealth revealed that 56% of the country’s high net worth individuals believe they will never retire while 7...
Study shows Singaporeans more concerned about economy than climate change
Singapore scored low on its commitment to take action to reduce climate change with 28%, compared to the Asia Pacific average of 34%.
Singapore has fastest growing reserves in Asia
Singapore’s foreign reserves rose the highest in Asia over the last 12 months, expressed as 31% of its GDP.
Inflation seen to increase rather than growth
Risks are leaning towards inflation rather than growth as the consumer price index increased to 3.7% in September.
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