Economy

One in two Singapore firms not managing business risks

One in two Singapore firms not managing business risks

But 78% of companies have implemented ERM programme or plan doing so over the next two years.

Government okays recommendation for sustainable wage increases

NWC's suggestion aims to raise productivity growth to 2%-3% per year over the next decade.

Prime ministers of Singapore, Malaysia enhance bilateral relations

Agreement of leaders of neighbouring countries promotes commerce and tourism by increasing connectivity.

Singapore tops IMD 2010 World Competitiveness Yearbook rankings

Singapore and Hong Kong displaced the USA in a very slim lead.

Singapore economy expanded by 15.5%

On a year-on-year basis in the first quarter of 2010, the Singapore economy grew as the manufacturing sector saw 32.9 percent expansion.

DTZ Research sees strong rebound in Asia Pacific

Singapore's 31% growth contributes to region's spearheading the world economy out of the economic downturn.

Morgan Stanley sees continued acceleration of Singapore exports

Yet cautious on the effects of Europe's sovereign debt issues on Singapore's exporters.

Jobseekers in Singapore say salaries too low

More than one third of jobseekers believe the salaries on offer are below market rate.

Consumers resume credit bingeing

Singaporean consumers who survived the great recession have resumed binging on credit for that much needed iPhone or holiday overseas, according to...

Singapore, Saudi Arabia sign agreement for avoidance of double taxation

New DTA to further enhance strong bilateral trade links by minimising the double taxation of income.

Employer CPF contribution rate to go up 1%

Increase goes to Medisave and Special Accounts to help workers build up medical and retirement savings.

Moody's says Asia Pacific credit trend to keep improving

Global economic recovery, China's economic condition, inflation and appreciation of Asian currencies used as key factors.

Singapore's employment in 1Q continued to grow strongly

Total employment is estimated to have grown by 34,000 in the first quarter, the third quarterly increase after two quarters of decline in the first...

Singapore's 2008 overseas investment down by $18.4bln

Country's direct investment and portfolio investment abroad slid down into negative territory.

Foreign equity investment in Singapore in 2008 up 0.6%

Country’s FDI rose 1% but it saw lower returns of 14.3% in 2008.

Singapore's Q4 2009 redundancy figures fall to pre-recession levels

Resilience package, concerted efforts by different sectors saved jobs though re-employment still lower than in 2008.

MTI upgrades Singapore's 2010 growth forecast to 7%-9%

Manufacturing sector’s 139% expansion paved the way to increase GDP growth forecast from earlier 6.5%-7.5% estimate.