Economy

DPM Keat champions S’pore as global-Asia node, roots for cross-border collab

He also outlined efforts to bolster the research, innovation, and enterprise ecosystem.

Business receipts of service industries rise 4.8% YoY in 4Q23

Recreation & Personal Services had the highest growth in revenue amongst industries.

Winners of Singapore budget 2024: banks, tech, renewables

Players in consumer staples and manufacturing cheer as well.  

Inflation eases to 2.9% YoY in January

In December 2023, headline inflation rose 3.7% YoY.

Budget 2024 propels Singapore's investment-focused growth

Budget 2024 saw an “investment tilt” towards promoting green, human, and infrastructure investments.

Domestic wholesale trade sales down 3.5% in Q4

Petroleum sales and transport equipment sales logged double-digit decreases.

Manufacturing-related stocks kick off 2024 with $22m in net institutional inflows

Six stocks post net inflow for every five that booked net outflow.

Ballot papers and documents en route for destruction on 2 March

Candidates or their representatives are invited to witness the destruction process.

Singapore to stay attractive with refundable tax credit scheme, says KPMG

Cash payouts provide firms with greater flexibility to grow their businesses.

Government to launch refundable investment credit

This will shoulder up to 50% of qualifying expenditures.

The Big 4’s Budget 2024 wishlist: Did Singapore deliver?

Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC shared their reactions.

Singapore to launch $3.5b Age Well SG programme

DPM Wong said will support the expansion of active ageing centres.

Singapore unveils rent voucher for families awaiting BTO flat completion

The 1-year voucher is expected to enable them to temporarily rent an HDB flat.