In Focus
Singapore’s intra-Asia trade value set for 50% growth by 2030: report
Singapore’s intra-Asia trade value set for 50% growth by 2030: report
High-tech segment will drive this trade growth.
Youths reveal 3 areas where they want the government to invest in
Over half of Gen Z are willing to accept short-term economic limitations for these investments.
Overseas expansion rises in SMEs' priority list
Six in 10 said overseas expansion is their key priority for the year.
SG likely to see ‘worst export performance’ since 2019
Experts expect full-year NODX to drop by 4% to 7% in 2023.
What are the best jobs in Singapore?
Indeed’s Global Best Jobs ranks jobs based on demand, salary, and hybrid work arrangements.
8 in 10 consumers are rethinking spending
Four industries will be most affected by this change.
3 factors weighing on credit appetite in Singapore
Systemwide gross loans for commercial banks have declined for three consecutive months.
‘Strong’ hiring market expected in Q2
More than 40% of employers in Singapore plan to increase their headcount.
Nearly 9 in 10 S’pore CEOs say global economic growth will decline over the next year
CEOs in S’pore are more pessimistic compared to their global counterparts.
For better or for worse? Economist unveil predictions for SG’s economy
They expect full-year inflation to come in between 3.5% and 5.9%.
What pushed Singaporeans to delay home-buying plans?
PropertyGuru found that two in four Singaporeans are likely to delay plans to purchase a house.
Banks offer flexiwork, mentor programmes to uplift women’s careers
This International Women’s Day, we spoke with Singapore’s big three banks on how they are helping close the gender gap in their workforces.
20 Hottest Startups of 2023
Healthtech startups dominated the list.
Can Singapore’s private capital market sail through rough global waters?
In 2022, venture capital funding in the city-state fell further to US$10.99b.
What homebuyers want: Three key trends reshaping the property market
GuocoLand capitalised on these trends, resulting in 84% of Lentor Modern units sold in two days.
MBA programmes expand globally despite cost pressures
Providers offer experiential learning programmes through disruptive technologies.
Burnout strikes 7 in 10 HR professionals once a month
Some even experience it once a week.
Commentary
What matters for Singapore’s AI future is consistency, not brilliance
The AI pilot worked. Now comes the real test
Are Singapore startups’ employee incentive plans still competitive?
Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape