Economy
Hiring intentions in Singapore hit a three-year high
Hiring intentions in Singapore hit a three-year high
Find out which sectors will most likely ramp up their hiring.
China next to US as largest foreign investment hub in 2017
Hongkong, Brazil, and Singapore came next with US$104b, US$63b, and US$62b worth of FDI, respectively.
Singapore's cost of living may not be the highest in the world: report
The city may not be the costliest after all, if tax-adjusted values are taken into account.
Philippine inflation hits 5-year highs at 4.6% in May
The passage of the Tax Reform for Accelaration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law caused price surges in some commodities.
Abe's party election to spur market speculations in Japan
Trade frictions with US may also pose yen appreciation.
AmCham backs Trump-Kim summit
It said it will back US engagement in Asia’s free trade.
Daily Briefing: Sanctions bind growth of Singapore-North Korea trade; Stores eye profits during Trump-Kim summit
And here are the stocks to watch during the summit between the US and North Korea.
Taiwan's household spending rose 1.8% in 2017
E-commerce orders ballooned 46.1% due to higher smartphone use.
Singapore to spend up to $2.6b on ICT projects
Majority of investments are expected to go into SMEs, GovTech said.
Singapore GDP growth risks slowdown to 3% over weaker exports
There is softer import demand from China.
Daily Briefing: Queenstown HDB flat sold for record $1.1m; Are REITs killing small businesses?
And a new hire in Julius Baer highlights Singapore banks' battle for talent.
Japan to launch new resident status for low-skilled foreign workers
Foreigners could help counter labour shortage in construction and agriculture.
Market crash could cost Singapore US$1.3b: report
It is the biggest threat that the city could face.
Business optimism hits 3-year highs in Q3
The services and manufacturing sectors are the most bullish.
Accounting sector revenue growth up 5% in 2016
Revenue of the big four accounting firms gained 7%.
Singapore and India axe tariffs for 30 products
This improves local exporters’ access to the Indian market.
Customs to rush process for Australia-bound exports
There will be lesser documentary and cargo inspections.
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
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