Singapore
Retail recovery ‘two steps forward, one step back’: Knight Frank
This is due to the recurring outbreaks of infections.
Retail recovery ‘two steps forward, one step back’: Knight Frank
This is due to the recurring outbreaks of infections.
Market Update: STI down 1.28%
CapitaLand gains whilst CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust registers losses.
Chart of the day: Inflation expectations stay flat at 2.7%
Singaporeans expect prices for household durables & services to have picked up in the second quarter.
Experts upgrade exports forecasts amidst high June figures
June exports surged to 15.9% year-on-year, nearly doubling May’s figures.
Great Eastern launches first green life insurance product in Singapore
The insurer will donate S$1,000 for every S$1m raised from GREAT Green SP proceeds.
Gov’t OKs wage increases, annual bonus for L&E technicians
Around 1,300 lift and escalator technicians will be covered by the Lift & Escalator Progressive Wage Model.
Singapore tops tech innovation hubs global ranking: KPMG survey
Six of the 10 leading technology innovation hub cities outside the Silicon Valley were from APAC.
Real estate investment volume grows by 44.5% in Q2
The residential market posted a strong performance whilst retail continues to struggle.
MSE suspends nightlife spots that shifted to F&B until end-July
They can only resume operations once they pass inspection and get approval from the Singapore Food Agency.
Check out Singapore brands best-loved emojis
And why brands use them.
Private home sales slip 2.6% amidst tighter restrictions in June
Developers sold 872 units in June, lower than last month’s 895.
Chart of the Day: SG Q1 GDP growth to climb 1.3% above pre-pandemic levels
The government's cautious approach in reopening boosted its growth.
SG consumer and retail sectors to fully recover after 2025: Fitch
Real household spending will continue to fall below pre-pandemic levels in the coming years.
FLCT issues S$150m sustainability notes
The seven-year notes will mature in 2028.
Recovery relies on border restrictions easing
Outlook for the tourism and food and beverage sectors do not look promising for the remainder of 2021.
Exports soared by 15.9% in June
Top export destinations were Taiwan, the EU, and Mainland China.
HR Briefing: Drawing the line between work-from-home and life-at-home
The work from home setup may be taking a toll on the mental health of workers in Singapore. It’s something HR leaders should keep a close eye on as the pandemic continues.