Economy
Slow payments fall to near two-year low in Q1 2024
The construction, manufacturing, and services industries all saw a QoQ decrease in slow payments.
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Slow payments fall to near two-year low in Q1 2024
The construction, manufacturing, and services industries all saw a QoQ decrease in slow payments.
46 minutes ago
Johor-Singapore SEZ to spur trade, labour and investments: Maybank
The initiative could help ease the shortage of talent.
8 hours ago
NODX contraction eases to 9.3% YoY in April
In March, NODX fell 20.8%.
3 days ago
DP Lawrence Wong seen staying on ‘same growth, policy path:’ expert
External risks are the biggest threat to growth.
3 days ago
Singapore-ASEAN trade stands at $295.6b in 2023
The direct investment abroad from Singapore to ASEAN also reached $226.1b.
IRAS to reclaim $60m from '99-to-1' ABSD loophole exploiters
As of April, IRAS has audited 187 cases related to the scheme, uncovering 166 engaged in tax avoidance practices.
Why executives struggle in adopting necessary green technologies
About 81% of the real estate sector indicated full preparedness.
Updated MOU strengthens SG-Malaysia pharmaceutical ties
The agreement was originally signed in 2012.
Singapore Companies Eye Vietnam to Navigate Manufacturing Shifts, Green Transition, and the AI Revolution
Vietnam's location in Southeast Asia links major Asian markets, backed by a young workforce and expanding middle class.
King of Malaysia to visit SG on state tour from May 6-7
He will be observing Parliamentary proceedings during his visit.
Korea joins digital economy agreement founded by S'pore, Chile, and New Zealand
Korea was the first member to join through accession.
PMI slips to 50.5 in April
It dipped by 0.2 points from March.
Singapore, US celebrate two decades of free trade
Bilateral trade nearly tripled, investments surged in the past two decades.
Singapore’s employment growth slows in Q1
Jobless rate hit 2.1%.
S'pore, Indonesia explore carbon capture opportunities
Carbon capture and storage was one of the opportunities being studied by other countries.
Economists cut 1Q24 GDP forecast amid weak March manufacturing
Manufacturing output fell 3.2% YoY in March.
De Beers Group to relocate auctions HQ from Singapore to Botswana
It moved its Global Sightholder Sales business from the US to Botswana in 2013.
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Singapore Companies Eye Vietnam to Navigate Manufacturing Shifts, Green Transition, and the AI Revolution