In Focus

Singapore poised to beat Tokyo as Asia's wealthy hub in 2023

It'll have 4,878 people with $30m or more in assets.

$1.2 bn budget deficit forecast as CPF rates rise

Sin taxes up, lower income earners, SME's big winners, no changes on foreign workers.

12-month liquor license freeze being proposed

Legislators seek total stop on new licenses.

EU and ASEAN mulling open skies agreement

Joint Declaration adopted in Singapore.

Resale price index rises 2.3% in January

But property measures may still need tweaking.