Economy
Manufacturing output up 0.9% in May, boosted by biomedical production
Manufacturing output up 0.9% in May, boosted by biomedical production
Biomedical production jumped 13.2% last month.
Here's proof that living costs in Singapore are way cheaper compared to Hong Kong
Discover how much average items cost in both cities.
Chart of the Day: Headline inflation posts biggest slide 30 years as one-off rebates bite
But core inflation hit its highest level in 14 months.
Daily Briefing: May CPI drops lower than expected; Singapore still the priciest city for expats
And developers are warned against pre-sale incentives.
Delisting – not such a bad deal
The recent news of NOL and Otto Marine's planned delisting from the SGX should come as no great surprise. Nor, indeed, should it be seen as bad news...
Singapore enters 19th month of deflation with 1.6% CPI slide in May
Blame it on housing rebates disbursed last year.
Singapore is Asia's best city for women entrepreneurs, reveals survey
The country is ranked fifth worldwide.
Singapore named world’s fourth most expensive location for expats
Hong Kong clinched the top spot.
Daily Briefing: Singapore includes yuan investments in foreign reserves; REITs face market jitters
And flexibility is key for landlords in weak rental market.
Bank of Indonesia rolls out surprise rate cut as credit growth tumbles
The regulator is likely to ease further, analysts say.
RMB investments now part of official foreign reserves: MAS
There is growing international acceptance of the RMB.
Domestic business sentiment hits two-year high in Q2 as China's economy stabilises
But rising corporate debt remains a key risk.
Singapore slides five places in latest quality of life rankings
The city-state is ranked 20th worldwide.
Here's how local firms can escape Singapore's long-drawn productivity rut
Investing in high-growth markets is key.
Chart of the Day: See the staggering surge in Singapore's leverage level
Debt burdens have risen across the region.
MOF to dole out $890m in GST vouchers, Medisave top-ups to 1.5m Singaporeans in 2016
Some Pioneers may receive up to $1,250 in top-ups.
Daily Briefing: Singapore passes Thailand on misery index bottom; Exports surge in May
And Singapore slips 4 notches in prime office cost ranking.
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