Economy
Business implications of Singapore's toughened anti-corruption regime
Business implications of Singapore's toughened anti-corruption regime
Although Singapore stands out as a leading financial centre and strong enforcer of anti-corruption laws in a region plagued by graft, its reputation...
Chart of the Day: Manufacturing contracts for the 3rd consecutive month
Electronics PMI dips for the first time in 24 months.
Consumer confidence takes a hit in February
Due to the overhang of supply-side restructuring.
Sluggish global economy to drag Feb PMI further into the red
It is expected to dip by 0.2.
Chart of the Day: January bank loans eased to the slowest in 5 years
Manufacturing loans fell for the 2nd straight month.
Services industry buoyed by higher turnover in Q4
Business receipts grew by 5.7%.
Singapore, Hong Kong budgets unveil divergent responses to intensifying challenges
Singapore is big on welfare, while Hong Kong is propped up by tax cuts.
Chart of the Day: What could be MAS’s next move amid financial volatility?
April is getting nearer.
Chart of the Day: Singapore’s NODX print could finally see brighter days in 2015
Recent trends are pointing upwards.
First quarter GDP growth likely to fall below 2%, warns BofAML
The GDP forecast will be revised.
More headwinds ahead for manufacturing sector after weak January print
Singapore’s export competitiveness is eroding.
Chart of the Day: Analysts predict MAS will continue to ease policy based on previous behaviour
MAS will give the government enough policy room.
Daily Briefing: A lot of Singaporeans still unaware of Budget 2015; Will there be an upswing in the HDB resale market?
And find out how the MRT affects property prices.
More Singaporeans downbeat about personal finances as Year of the Goat rolls in
Less than a third of households are positive about their outlook.
Singapore's personal tax rates still among region's lowest despite surprise hike
Income taxes elsewhere could be as high as 45%.
Local businesses get a much-needed boost with Jubilee Budget: KPMG
Innovation and productivity are at its core.
Budget 2015 highlights Singapore’s institutional, governance strength: S&P
In spite of the rapidly aging population.
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