In Focus

Singapore's COVID-19 ‘elimination' strategy may delay opening borders past 2022

Inbound tourist arrival fell to more than 80% in 2020 compared to 2019.

4 in 10 employers to expand headcount in 2021: report

The improving hiring activity is primarily driven by the technology sector.

COVID-19's impact on Singapore ‘intense': HSBC report

It derailed short-term growth and could hinder long-term potential output.

Condo resale prices rebounded stronger-than-expected in 2020

Private home demand will further recover in 2021, analysts advise.

Grab unlikely to break even until 2022

The company registered a negative EBITDA in 2019, and is expected to do the same in its 2020 results.

Demand for tech talent to surge in 2021: study

Businesses are expected to focus resources in digital initiatives.

Group buying to re-emerge in e-commerce's ‘new normal'

The group buying trend may be on its way back, amidst the rise of pandemic-impacted e-commerce and changing consumer behaviours.

How HSBC Singapore guides SMEs through unfamiliar digital territories

The pandemic has forced small firms to leave ‘traditional’ mindsets behind.

Employees should upskill to stay relevant in 2021: Hays

They need to adapt to the highly digitalising environments across industries.

Firms to expand workspaces amidst work-from-home: report

Some companies plan to reduce office space due to flexible working arrangements.

EMA boosts retail electricity market through OEM

Currently, nearly 700,000 households are purchasing retail electricity.

Pandemic boosts demand for healthcare jobs: report

Government helps ease locals and newly graduates into employment.

‘Cruises to nowhere' continue despite COVID-19 red flag

The final confirmatory test conducted on the passenger was negative.