Economy
Singapore dominates US, China in global talent competitiveness
It’s ranked second globally, behind Switzerland.
Winter has come for Singapore’s struggling exporters
And it’s not ending anytime soon.
No semblance of stability in Singapore’s trade in 2016, say analysts
Crude prices are ticking time bombs.
Startups should be at the core of Budget 2016, says Deloitte
They need more support and incentives.
This is what Singaporeans really think of the SkillsFuture initiative
Is $500 too small for further learning?
Non-oil domestic exports slip 7.2% in December
Electronic, non-electronic NODX both saw pullbacks.
Inflation expectations crash to all-time low as global jitters intensify
Singaporeans are wary of interest rate hikes.
Businesses clamour for lower rents, easier funding access
Lower training costs is also high on the wishlist.
M&A mania to sweep Singapore firms in 2016: report
Property, healthcare, O&M will see the most restructuring.
Tax savings top Singaporeans' wishlist for Budget 2016
Healthcare, childcare benefits are next.
Blame housing prices, not oil, for deflation in Singapore: Deutsche Bank
Local petrol prices have not dropped drastically.
MAS unlikely to make another off-cycle easing move: analysts
Deflation is less severe now.
How will Indonesia deal with escalating China woes?
Exports and currency stability is at risk.
Almost 1 in 5 firms expect zero profit this year: survey
Transport players are most pessimistic.
The Philippines pins growth hopes on electronics exports surge
Electronics exports jumped 9.3% in November.
These are the three toughest challenges that businesses will face this year
High costs still the biggest roadblock.
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