Economy
Nico Steel overturns doubts with 15.5% gain
Nico Steel overturns doubts with 15.5% gain
The pandemic and adverse dispute didn’t stop the company from growing.
Daily Briefing: SIA's A380 tickets sell out in 30 minutes; SGUnited Jobs and Skills programme grants over 3,600 retail jobs
And Fincy app to exit Myanmar’s Yatai City project amidst online gambling allegations.
No bad vibes for foreigners: poll
Unemployed respondents feel dejected towards foreigners with jobs.
Enterprise Singapore boosts funding for business grants
This is to prop up the recovery and internationalisation of businesses.
SG Enable launches first national-level accreditation framework Enabling Mark
Enabling Mark benchmarks and recognise disability-inclusive employers.
Daily Briefing: Suntec REIT buys stake in London offices; ComCare spending up 19% in 2019
And Pavilion, Gasum to develop global LNG bunker supply network.
ENGIE, NUS unite to develop a sustainable campus by 2030
It aims to modernise infrastructure assets and increase energy efficiency of operations.
Singapore needs to be dynamic, inclusive to survive pandemic: Heng
The country needs to stay connected globally whilst caring for its workers.
MAS, MinLaw extend loan repayment support for SMEs, individuals
Individuals can choose to make reduced instalment payments for up to nine months.
Singapore firms' payment performance deteriorate in Q3: SCCB
All sectors, excluding construction, saw a decline with trailing payments.
ACRA, MAS, SGX RegCo outlines new guidelines for general meetings
Entities can hold general meetings via online until June 2021.
Phillip SGD Money Market ETF debuts on SGX
The new listing allows investors to improve fund yield without a liquidation strike.
Singaporeans' economic concerns prevail over health woes: study
The COVID-19 pandemic stirs citizens’ economic fear than potential health threats.
SBF-Experian SME Index records historic low at 46.3
The ongoing pandemic situation has slowed economic activity.
Daily Briefing: Singapore Life plans expansion after Aviva deal; Lightspeed opens Singapore office
And PrimePartners, Fundnel commence trading on Hg Exchange.
Chart of the Day: NORX inches up 0.1% in August
Growth in electronics spurred the recovery, surpassing non-electronics.
NODX full-year growth may exceed 6%: analyst
But low oil prices and the volatility of safe-heaven demand may weigh on expansion.
Commentary
What matters for Singapore’s AI future is consistency, not brilliance
The AI pilot worked. Now comes the real test
Are Singapore startups’ employee incentive plans still competitive?
Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape