Economy
Daily Briefing: Government to provide $600m in payouts to employers; Trade Minister assures ample supply amidst Malaysia travel ban
Daily Briefing: Government to provide $600m in payouts to employers; Trade Minister assures ample supply amidst Malaysia travel ban
And new private home sales skyrocketed 114.3% to 975 units in February.
Auto sales expected to decline in multiple Asian countries
Production suspension in China affects supply chain in the whole region.
NODX climbed 3% in February
Both electronics and non-electronics exports recorded growth.
Asian markets boost economic buffers as pandemic hits economies
Economies with high debt levels may run out of policy space.
Daily Briefing: Businesses seek more wage subsidies, rental relief; Singapore bankers worry over missed deals amidst new travel restrictions
And medical tech firm Biolidics plans to raise $3.13m through a share placement.
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Second COVID-19 support package could include wage support
Targeting the scheme to tourism-related sectors would have high impact.
MOH to restrict travel from Italy, France, Spain and Germany
Residents who recently travelled to these countries will have to self-quarantine for 14 days.
A third of SGC members expect over 10% revenue loss in H1 2020
Two-thirds saw a moderately disruptive impact on their business due to the outbreak.
COVID-19 to knock $211b off APAC economies
APAC markets to toe the recession line amidst coronavirus spread.
Weak profit outlook taints Q2 business sentiment
Organisations are least optimistic with new orders and net profits.
Lower oil prices no silver bullet for Singapore's economic woes: analysts
The transportation sector may have missed out on the massive energy discount.
Hotpot chain founder sets up family office in Singapore
Shu Ping is one of Singapore’s richest people with a net worth of around US$7.7b.
Singapore nabs 8th spot for fastest growing UHNWI markets
New ultra-rich individuals are emerging from its vibrant startup scene.
CAD orders TEE International to show documents on ex-CEO's remittances
Phua Chian Kin admitted to using company funds for his personal use.
Manufacturing output hits five-year low in February
The electronic sector PMI also dipped to its lowest level in eight years.
Commentary
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Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
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