Singapore

Construction sector to weigh down 2018 GDP growth

The GDP is expected to grow 3%, slower than last year's 3.5%.

Construction sector to weigh down 2018 GDP growth

The GDP is expected to grow 3%, slower than last year's 3.5%.

India to overtake China in terms of GDP growth by 2018

Its new tax system is accelerating growth whilst China is on a gradual nosedive.

Watch out for these taxes that could hike next month

E-commerce, estate duties and even personal income may be affected according to economists.

Far East Hospitality Trust to buy Oasia Hotel Downtown for $210m

An additional $15m will be issued to the vendor if net property income strikes $9.9m.

All-in-one assistant TravelerBuddy adds pre-travel check and expense management feature

It helps travelers know about country-specific requirements related to passport validity, visa, vaccination and customs.

Expiry looms for Singapore's water import deals

Its deal with Malaysia is set to expire in 2061.

SGX to amend rules on quarterly reporting

If QR is retained, only firms with at least $150m market cap will be required to do it.

Growth in East Asia and Pacific countries may fall to 6.2% in 2018: World Bank

The World Bank believes that this reflects a gradual slowdown in China.

118 HDB flats auctioned from 2013 to 2017

6% of flat sales were insufficient for tenants' full CPF refund.

Heated telco wars persist in 2018

Expect a mobile virtual network operator to go live as early as Q1.

Construction contracts to reach at least $26b in 2018: BCA

Demand for public sector construction is expected to grow from $16b to $19b.

4 in 5 Singapore firms expanded overseas in 2017

71% have operations in at least one ASEAN country.

SingPost struggles with logistics price pressures

Margins are still generally low, no thanks to intense pricing competition.