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Over half of manufacturers expect feeble business conditions

Over half of manufacturers expect feeble business conditions

This sentiment is attributed to weakened external demand and supply chain disruptions.

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Singapore and Hong Kong will be the most impacted amidst pandemic: Moody's

Both markets are deemed export-dependent.

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Credit card revenues threatened as Singaporean travellers shun usage

Card users turn to cash as they steer clear of lofty transaction fees and poor exchange rates.

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What discourages Singapore employees from work?

Poor delegation could leave workers feeling overburdened and unsatisfied.

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Manufacturing output up 16.5% in March

Pharmaceuticals output skyrocketed 126.6%.

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Big three banks' $871.5m Hin Leong exposure adds to loan pressures

More than 17,000 mortgagees have applied to defer their mortgage payments.

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Singapore's streets empty out as extended circuit breaker imposes tighter rules

The Lion City continues to prioritise safety, but its business landscape gets worse each day.

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NODX outlook remains dim despite March surge

Gold might not have enough glitter to carry Singapore’s export growth.

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How S-REITs' new lifeline can improve its cash flow

It will not prompt acquisitions as S-REITs are expected to be more prudent in capital efficiency.

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Residential sales up 20% in Q1: Huttons

Strong sales in January and February have more than offset the crash in March.

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Lost output amidst pandemic could hit $50b: BofA

An expected recovery in 2021 won’t stop the bleeding.

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Property investments fell 37% to $3.02b in Q1

Big-ticket commercial deals were absent due to weaker market sentiment.

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Singapore banks urged to use capital buffers

The regulator has eased funding requirements to allow for more losses.

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Government launches $5.1b solidarity budget amidst lockdown

They will introduce a bill allowing businesses to defer rent and law payments, amongst others.

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PMI falls to record low at 45.4 in March

Faster contractions in finished goods, imports, input prices, and order backlog dragged it down.

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Challenging times ahead for banking industry

Delinquencies are sighted to rise from SMEs, large corporates, and retail customers.

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Average monthly rent for Singapore expats swells 1.4%

Overseas relocation mainly from Hong Kong caused the increase.

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