Economy
Chart of the Day: No light at the end of the tunnel for Singapore’s NODX
Chart of the Day: No light at the end of the tunnel for Singapore’s NODX
External demand is showing no sign of a rebound.
About 2 in 5 Singapore firms confident about business growth in 2016: survey
They’re more upbeat than Hong Kong, Japan companies.
Redundancies rise as oil rout, weak exports hammer Singaporean economy
Dismissals in financial services also rose.
Makings of our Ideas Nation
Now is the time to inspire people to pursue rainbows and rally around ideas – big and small.
Investors urged to dump Asian currencies after Singapore's surprise easing
They're urged to snap up the greenback instead.
Singaporeans' inflation expectations inch up as oil prices bounce back
Slower interest rate hikes are also a key reason.
Is Singapore still attractive for Western expats?
Singapore represents the only case of a nation that did gain independence against its will when it was expelled back in 1965 from the then Federation...
Recession haunts Singapore as exports crash to three-year low
Policy easing won't help much either.
Chart of the Day: Exports slide 15.6%in March as non-electronic shipments slump
Pharmaceutical exports dropped steeply.
Singapore’s export figure might be headed for its steepest drop in three years: report
Pharmaceuticals remain a wild card.
Retail sales dropped 3.2% in February despite surge in car deals
Total sales value stood at $3.4 billion.
Will policy easing revive Singapore’s deteriorating exports?
Weak demand is still a key headwind.
Chart of the Day: Singapore’s labour market buckles as escalating headwinds bite
Job vacancies hit record low.
Daily Briefing: Emerging currencies slump after surprise easing; SIA faces $3.2b dilemma
And here’s how the insurance industry can improve in Singapore.
Singapore's surprise easing sparks Asian currency selloff
Other currencies also suffered routs.
Why did the MAS suddenly ease monetary policy?
Analysts weigh in on the unexpected move.
How creativity can solve SMEs' woes
This is a season where much focus is placed on SMEs again. At SME events and through the media, we hear various ministers speak of plans to help SMEs...
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