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Happiness can be bought: Singaporeans' price of happiness starts at $5,150
Happiness can be bought: Singaporeans' price of happiness starts at $5,150
New survey reveals the cost of happiness around the world.
$940m wage credits to be released by end-March
This latest disbursement of the Wage Credit Scheme will affect over 98,000 employers.
Singapore next in line for travel bubble: Taiwan health minister
Singapore lifted restrictions for travellers from Taiwan in December 2020.
NODX to stay positive in 2021: analysts
Analysts expect the full-year non-oil domestic exports to grow by 1%-2% in 2021.
NODX expanded by 4.2% in February
Total trade declined by 3.3% YOY.
Labour market to make uneven recovery
OCBC bank said the labour market has improved, but not out of the woods yet.
Labour market sinks to 20-year low
Total employment contracted by 166,600 in 2020.
Business sentiment rebounds for Q2
Local businesses have an expansionary view of the quarter ahead.
Singapore, Australia to set up air travel bubble
Both countries were able to control COVID-19 cases.
Jardine Matheson posts US$394m net loss for FY2020
Its revenue for the year is US$32.65b.
Three in four Singaporean CEOs optimistic about 2021: PwC
The 34% of those surveyed are anticipating positive revenue for the year.
Singapore bags 11th place at Global Cities Index
The Lion City ranked 2nd in Asia.
Singapore-Indonesia investment treaty takes full effect
Singapore is Indonesia's top source of foreign direct investments.
Economists forecast 5.8% GDP in 2021
The economy is set to recover from 2020's recession.
SMEs optimistic for recovery
A majority of SMEs think 2021 will be better.
Jardine Matheson to restructure via US$5.5b cash acquisition
It will acquire 15% issued share capital of Jardine Strategic Holdings.
Singapore to recover to pre-pandemic level in Q4 2021: report
APAC real estate investment volumes to hit US$165b in 2021.
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