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.

Share buybacks totalled $13.9m in April

Transaciton volume dipped as results season gained steam.

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.

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.

CWT’s earnings drop 17% to $25.1m in Q1

Withholding taxes took a toll on earnings.

Ascendas REIT’s income jumps 15.3% to $533.7m in FY16

Thanks to new acquisitions’ increased contributions.