Economy
Odds stacking up for another monetary policy easing in October: analysts
The MAS will be more dovish.
Why are investors shunning cheap Singapore stocks?
High leverage is a key issue.
These debt-ridden firms will be in big trouble if interest rates spike
Commodity traders are at risk.
Singapore exports slipped 8.4% in August
Exports to top markets declined.
Chart of the Day: A closer look at the central bank's monetary policy dilemma
MAS is trapped between a rock and a hard place.
Older workers made up bulk of unemployed residents in Q2
Over 40,000 older residents were unemployed.
Flailing economy to get another blow from gloomy August export numbers
A technical recession is almost unavoidable.
Chart of the Day: How do elections impact the stock market?
Polls don't matter that much, apparently.
Daily Briefing: Election fever spurs tweeting spree; Grand Prix organisers tackle haze
And what you need to know about the cabinet.
Singapore grabs lion’s share of ASEAN foreign investment despite slowing growth
The city-state gets over half of ASEAN FDI.
Nurturing Singapore's SMEs with the 'right' capital
Small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) are the engine of our economy. Today, SMEs represent 99 percent of Singaporean companies, contribute more than 50...
Overall unemployment climbs in Q2 on back of weaker economy: MoM
Unemployment rate rose to 2%.
Immigration curbs to be tweaked as growth slowdown intensifies: HSBC
But foreigner inflows will still be restricted.
Mounting economic policy pressures shadow Singapore's new government
Short-term growth is clearly slowing.
Higher GST looms on the horizon as government seeks new revenue streams
It’s a prime candidate for adjustment, experts say.
More social welfare schemes on the cards as new government takes power
Future budgets will focus on income distribution.
Commentary
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