In Focus
Singapore deal-making registers highest growth since 2014 at 14%
Singapore deal-making registers highest growth since 2014 at 14%
M&A involving Singapore firms reached US$25b.
Mortgagee sales to jump 20% as interest rates rise, analysts warn
Mortgagee listings hit a record high this year.
'Tis the season to be stingy: Shoppers spending less this Christmas, UOB survey shows
Shoppers will spend $668 on average.
TPG eyes raising up to $300m as it rolls out nationwide coverage in 2018
And check out what MyRepublic and the incumbent telcos have to say on TPG's win.
Economists cut GDP growth forecast to 1.4%
Weak finance sector and private consumption sentiment dragged overall outlook.
Singapore employees uncertain on job security due to lack of digital skills
84% of them said they need to acquire skills to guarantee employability.
3 in 4 shoppers demand loyalty rewards from retailers
They want more personalised reward programmes, not just the traditional point-based ones.
Singapore economy could only grow 2% next year: ICAEW
Weak manufacturing sector is seen a major drag.
Singapore doesn't need a fourth mobile telco operator: Singtel
And check out what StarHub and M1 have to say about the potential new telco.
Singaporeans' love affair with retail brands under strain: study
Only 3% are devoted to their preferred brands.
Credit card usage in Singapore could collapse by 2020: study
Usage is expected to contract by nearly a quarter.
Singapore faces brain drain threat: study
Nearly 2 in 5 post-graduates want to leave.
Debt Threat: S-REITs' credit quality could deteriorate amidst rising debt-funded investments
17 S-REITs took on over $5bn in debt since January last year.
Singapore's office rents slid down in priciest list
But it offers cost advantage against other Asian countries.
Singaporeans have better work-life balance than Hong Kongers: study
Singaporeans take work home less often than Hong Kongers.
Singapore financial firms under pressure to enhance crime mitigation
They're raising salaries for compliance roles by up to 15%.
Cheers, 7-Eleven add premium meals and self service tech in larger stores to take on hawker outlets
And checkout how they adopt Japanese ready meals mix trend.
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