Economy
KPMG allocates $2.04b for ESG commitments
KPMG allocates $2.04b for ESG commitments
These hubs are to be established in Europe, the Asia Pacific, and the Americas.
Singapore retail sales down 2.8% in August 2021
Petrol service stations contributed the most with 23.7% yoy growth.
Survival of the fittest: 6 of 10 businesses in survival mode due to pandemic volatility
41% also considered closing their businesses from January to August 2021.
Green roads ahead: How SEA can get back on track on its net-zero goals
The pandemic derailed the net zero initiatives of several SEA economies.
Three initiatives to expand SG’s green finance ecosystem
There is a huge opportunity in the market for voluntary carbon credits.
SGInnovate teams up with World Economic Forum for global collaboration
This is the first expansion of the initiative to Singapore.
SGD NEER likely to be supported in MAS’ MPS - HSBC
The policy is expected to normalize in April 2022.
What are the four catalysts to an influx of business deals?
Deal volumes and sizes are the highest since Q4 2019.
What is to expect from SGS infra bonds?
A maiden $2.6b SGS (Infra) bond will be auctioned on September 28.
Electronics demands boost manufacturing performance by 11.2% in August
Thanks to the global semiconductor demand, experts said.
MOM extends Jobs Growth Initiative until March 2022
Approximately 400,000 locals were hired through the government programme.
Core inflation accelerates to 1.1% in August
Headline CPI, meanwhile, continued its slight ease.
August inflation falls within analyst estimates
Consumer prices rose for the eighth straight month in August.
3 out 10 Singapore-based manufacturers optimistic on business conditions
The electronics cluster showed the most optimism.
Singapore to ally with WTO initiative on services domestic regulation
The initiative aims to improve the overseas service exports environment.
Singapore inflation rises 2.4% YoY in August
Meanwhile, the core inflation also increased by 1.1%.
MOF to distribute additional $900m under Jobs Support Scheme
Approximately 570,000 employees will be covered by the scheme.
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