Economy
Singapore businesses more resilient than Southeast Asia counterparts: survey
Singapore businesses more resilient than Southeast Asia counterparts: survey
29% of respondents in the CPA Australia survey said government had supported them through 2020.
Jardine Matheson granted A+ rating following restructuring
S&P Global believes the conglomerate will maintain its strong cash flow for at least the next two years.
Satvinder Singh appointed as ASEAN Economic Community deputy secretary-general
He will oversee the directorates and divisions of the AEC Department.
Over 2 million employees to benefit from over $3b JSS payouts
Payouts for about 5,500 employers in March 2021 will be delayed.
Global markets on track for growth, corporate earnings to normalize: DBS CIO
Do not bank on bond yields, but instead adapt “Buy-Write Strategy”, Hou advises.
Monetary policy to remain unchanged despite February inflation data: analysts
February's inflation figures is the last key data to be released before April's monetary policy meeting.
Global Innovation Alliance welcomes Manila
It will offer training and business matching programmes to Singapore and Philippine companies.
Singapore, Malaysia to work in recognising COVID-19 vaccine certificates
The operational details will be finalised by both parties.
CapitaLand restructuring to create more value to shareholders
The group plans to consolidate its investment management platforms.
Inflation up by 0.7% in February
Inflation was driven by private transport costs.
Happiness can be bought: Singaporeans' price of happiness starts at $5,150
New survey reveals the cost of happiness around the world.
$940m wage credits to be released by end-March
This latest disbursement of the Wage Credit Scheme will affect over 98,000 employers.
Singapore next in line for travel bubble: Taiwan health minister
Singapore lifted restrictions for travellers from Taiwan in December 2020.
NODX to stay positive in 2021: analysts
Analysts expect the full-year non-oil domestic exports to grow by 1%-2% in 2021.
NODX expanded by 4.2% in February
Total trade declined by 3.3% YOY.
Labour market to make uneven recovery
OCBC bank said the labour market has improved, but not out of the woods yet.
Labour market sinks to 20-year low
Total employment contracted by 166,600 in 2020.