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Singaporean workers' salaries to rise 3% in 2021: study

Fewer companies indicated that they will still freeze salaries next year.

Singaporean workers' salaries to rise 3% in 2021: study

Fewer companies indicated that they will still freeze salaries next year.

Singapore's life insurance segment to hit $43.5b in 2024

The industry crashed 13% in weighted new business premiums in H1 2020.

Millennials most optimistic about finances, post-COVID-19 future: UOB

More than half believe they will be financially stable in 12 months; only 13% of Baby Boomers said the same.

Rough road ahead for big three banks after improved Q3

OCBC, DBS, and UOB’s earnings rose in Q3—but 2021 presents a tough test as fiscal, monetary relief gets withdrawn.

Pay cuts, salary stagnation await workers in post-pandemic workplace

Salary hikes will be few and far between as firms grapple with COVID-19’s sudden impact.

Digital is key for SMBs to thrive this holiday season: study

Three in five consumers in Singapore plan to do most of their shopping online.

Consumers' preference for e-commerce here to stay: survey

47% of respondents said that they visit retailers less.

Condo resale prices grow 0.7% in October

Strong demand for properties spurred more sellers to put their units for sale.

SMEs remain optimistic amidst hardships, but fatigue settling in: DBS

Close to 30% are willing to sacrifice expansion plans to meet loan repayments.

Economy to gain $1b boost from festive sales season: survey

One in 10 Singaporeans are looking to book a travel bargain during this season.

PMI grows for fourth-straight month in October

It edged up 0.2 point to record a 50.5 expansion, its highest since March 2019.

Pandemic drives Singapore banks to accelerate digital offerings

In the middle of a crisis, the sector had to be quick and creative.

What can Singaporean retailers do to beat the post-pandemic blues?

Analysts are bearish about the sector for the rest of 2020 due to weak tourism.

Half of Singaporean investors think ESG will compromise returns

But the opposite is true: investments with strong ESG ratings perform better, says SJP Asia.

SMEs consider switch to digital banks: Visa survey

Unsatisfactory terms on traditional banking corporate products is one reason many businesses are weighing up their options.

Steering committee unveils timeline to cease SOR-linked issuance

All lenders, borrowers are to cease issuance of SOR-linked products by end April 2021.