In Focus

SG monthly business operation cost 76% higher than other SEA countries: TMX

Its high costs make the country a top choice for companies with higher-valued-added manufacturing.

Singapore welcomes equivalence decision by European Commission

The country is the first in Southeast Asia to achieve such status.

Services sector revenue climb 16% YoY in Q3

This was driven by higher business receipts across eight sectors.

Singapore leads APAC in sustainable construction and manufacturing

SG is the only APAC country to achieve two UN sustainability goals. 

GDP growth to slow down to 3-5% in 2022, from 7% in 2021

MTI cited four downside risks that will affect the economy's growth next year.

2 in 5 Singaporeans are putting more money in investments: survey

About 51% of those who are investing are buying more stocks and bonds.

Domestic wholesale trade soars 38.4% YoY in Q3

The increase was partly due to higher oil prices.

58% of Singaporeans plan to switch jobs in 2022: study

Employees cite improved work-life balance as the top reason for wanting to switch jobs.

76% of founders pick problem-solving as most important trait in doing business

This is based on a survey conducted amongst Gen Z and Millennial entrepreneurs.

The 3Rs that will push SG equities above pre-COVID levels in 2022

These will also narrow SG’s performance gap with other markets in Asia.

The hunt begins: 6 in 10 S'poreans to look for a new job within the next year

Millennials lead the charge with 71% looking for a change of employer.

Singapore signs declaration to reverse deforestation by 2030

The declaration is in line with Singapore’s City in Nature vision.

What does the VTL mean for Singapore's, Malaysia's economies?

It’s not only the tourism sector that will benefit from the air link reopening, analysts say.