Economy
Daily Briefing: Proptech companies gain traction; Home prices extend losing streak
Daily Briefing: Proptech companies gain traction; Home prices extend losing streak
And here's what happens when you file bankruptcy in Singapore.
Singapore economy grows 2.7% in 1Q17
It beat government forecast.
Singapore to join Pacific Alliance as associate member
Three other countries will be admitted to the alliance.
Singapore boosts economic ties with Chengdu
Singapore was Chengdu’s second largest foreign investor in 2016.
NODX to clock in 5% growth in 2017
After contracting for a second straight month in May.
Chart of the Day: Essential goods to comprise 43.4% of household spending this year
Housing costs account for 20% of total expenditures.
Is Singapore beating Hong Kong as the best city for expats?
In terms of salaries, the rival city offers more.
Housing costs spur 1.4% inflation growth
S&CC rebates to HDB residents is one key factor.
Nearly 1.4m Singaporeans to receive GST Vouchers
Whilst 450,000 will get Medisave Top-ups.
Chart of the Day: Singapore's exports to top 10 markets recover
Only exports in Hong Kong declined.
Inflation rises to 1.4% in May
Due to the spike in cost of housing maintenance & repairs.
Singapore manufacturing output jumps 5% in May
Thanks to the surge in electronics production.
Singapore equity capital proceeds down 62% to US$1b
Proceeds in the first half of 2016 amounted to US$2.8b.
Singapore economy to grow 2.7% in 2017
But growth will remain uneven across sectors.
Daily Briefing: Why SGX-listed firms are moving North; Experts urge private home sellers to be realistic
And is the Singapore job market as bleak as it feels?
Singapore ranks as fifth costliest city for expats
Hong Kong is the most expensive in Asia.
SMEs expect weak profitability for the next 6 months
But they are optimistic on sales turnover.
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