Singapore
Local firms halt hiring plans to combat shrinking profits
Revenue performance dropped drastically in 2015.
Chart of the Day: Business outlook hits record low as SMEs' growth hopes vanish
Both the services and manufacturing sectors are mired in pessimism.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 1.3%
Expect a rebound today.
Daily Briefing: Australia gets Singapore defence investment boost; HDB resale volume hits new high
And family businesses play big role in nation-building.
Can POSH survive the turbulent offshore asset market in 2016?
Its balance sheet position is key.
Share buybacks totalled $13.9m in April
Transaciton volume dipped as results season gained steam.
Can Indian power plants rescue Sembcorp’s sliding profits?
Its first plant barely broke even in Q1.
Winning the Smart Nation race
The objective of Singapore's quest to be the world's first smart nation is to make a positive difference to people's lives and reinforce Singapore as a leading city state to attract investment, develop talent and innovation.
Tigerair inches back into black with $300,000 net profit in FY16
Thanks to increased load factor and yields.
5 things nobody told you about starting a social enterprise in Singapore
Singaporeans are known to be pragmatic. Yet these days graduates and professionals do not simply want a good paycheck but also an intrinsically rewarding job – a mindset that is even spreading to entrepreneurs. Here are five key things to bear in mind as one considers undertaking this rewarding journey in Singapore.
Singapore still among Asia's most active retail markets as more F&B players set up shop
There were 63 new entrants in total.
CAAS, Airways New Zealand sign MOU to boost air traffic management cooperation
Demand for highly skilled professionals will grow steeply.
CWT’s earnings drop 17% to $25.1m in Q1
Withholding taxes took a toll on earnings.
Singapore, Australia ink landmark deal to deepen economic, defense ties
It will also promote innovation, facilitate tourism.
Leading homegrown firms back new tech skills accelerator programme
It will develop sector-specific ICT skills.
Ascendas REIT’s income jumps 15.3% to $533.7m in FY16
Thanks to new acquisitions’ increased contributions.