Economy
Budget 2020 to include economic package to counter COVID-19
The package aims to help workers stay in their jobs.
Budget 2020 to include economic package to counter COVID-19
The package aims to help workers stay in their jobs.
Would Singapore be able to move past its contracting economy?
It is expected to attract more FDIs, according to Tricor Group CEO Lennard Yong.
Retail sales dropped 2.8% in 2019
Motor vehicle sales sharply fell 11%, the lowest in three years.
The intricacies of evolving incentives in the new decade
In the era of digital economy, industry 4.0, and climate change, organisations, globally and in Singapore, are swiftly transforming their business...
Government likely to allocate $700m in nCoV relief packages
The budget deficit could widen in FY 2020 along with increased government spending.
Economy to contract 1% in Q1 amidst nCov outbreak: analysts
The manufacturing sector’s PMI will likely return to contraction in February and March.
Banks modest for Q4 2019 due to slow loan growth, weak NIMs
But high FY2019 momentum should present higher dividends. The banking sector sees a moderate Q4 2019 with slow loan growth and weak net interest...
Singapore dollar plunges after MAS' monetary easing announcement
The Singapore dollar dropped 0.9% to $1.3824 against the US dollar.
Singapore ranks 13th amongst top global cities
Cities were ranked according to their environmental, economic, and university impact.
Coronavirus may derail Thailand's economic recovery
The tourism sector appears particularly vulnerable.
Budget deficit could widen to 2.3-2.6% of GDP amidst nCov dilemma
The government is expected to provide a wider expansionary budget to prop up businesses.
Robotisation could boost economy by $100b in 2030
This GDP growth comes with a high robotisation rate of 44%, according to Oxford Economics.
Business conditions in services sector to get worse in H1 2020: survey
Accommodation, retail and F&B industries are expecting lower demand.
Grab co-founder and SEA Group CEO appointed as EDB board members
Their appointment has been effective starting 1 February.
How collaborations open new frontiers for startups
Fueled partly by positive regulatory environments and a highly educated population, Singapore has established itself as a startup hub. Across sectors...
Singapore's economy likely to be amongst the worst-hit by Wuhan virus
Tourism-related sectors will be the most affected.
Creating a launchpad for international SMEs yet
The protectionist sentiment that is spreading throughout the global economy has put governments around the world on tenterhooks. Even as Singapore...