In Focus

Pandemic highlighted Singapore’s need for ‘white spaces’

The government will review its broader approach to land-use and city planning.

Pandemic highlighted Singapore’s need for ‘white spaces’

The government will review its broader approach to land-use and city planning.

Singapore dethroned in world competitiveness rankings

Switzerland swipes Singapore's crown in IMD's World Competitiveness Rankings.

Reopening seen driving DPUs of S-REITs in 2021 2H

Maybank Kim Eng backs the reopening of Singapore as the May outbreak receded.

Singapore has the unhappiest workforce in the world: study

Singapore ranked ahead of Malaysia, New Zealand, and Australia with the least happy workforce.

Singapore’s exports expands 8.8% in May

This is the 6th consecutive month of exports growth.

SGX at an investment sweet spot: report

The Singapore Exchange is well-positioned to capture the global flows of various asset classes, according to a report from Jefferies Equity Research.

Private home sales fall by 29.7% in May

Developers sold 891 new private homes in May, lower than the 1,268 sold in April.

Transportation, construction sectors outlook remains bleak for Q3: study

The financial sector is the most optimistic for the third quarter.

2,000 units in new GLS program to sate developer appetite for new land

Robust market demand has developers eager to replenish their supply.

What will happen when Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) ends?

The government will extend remote work, the job support scheme, as restrictions are gradually eased.

Condo resale volumes fall by 11.4% in May

Analysts say fewer viewings during the heightened alert period dragged resale volume down.

Retail sales hit record-breaking 54.0% growth but still below pre-COVID levels

The record-breaking growth was due to a much lower base in April last year, the start of the Circuit Breaker period.

SIA leaves privitasation decision to shareholders

Singapore Airlines replies to questions by stakeholders on large loans and the future of the flag carrier.

HR Briefing: Drawing the line between work and home

The work from home setup may be taking its toll on workers’ mental health.

Job Supports Scheme enhanced for Phase 2 Heightened Alert

Support will now be offered to those working in the retail, arts, and sports and fitness sectors, including the self-employed.

Inflation smashes seven-year high to hit 2.1% in April

Transport costs accelerated much of the national price index, increasing by 9.7% year-on-year.

Green Plan 2030 to lay tracks for better MRT infrastructure: Fitch Solutions

The international think tank says railway infrastructure will be responsible for the construction market’s growth over the coming decade.