Economy

State support key to ramping up digitalisation of Singaporean businesses: KPMG

High cost, lengthy processes and market uncertainties are among top barriers.

How reduced business days during CNY could influence the economy

This year, the Lunar New Year holiday is in February, unlike last year's start in January.

How Singaporeans spend their loans

Debt consolidation is the top purpose for loans.

No fixed amount to say Singapore has ‘enough’ reserves: PM Lee

There have been calls for the government to review its “reserve accumulation policies.”

Talent growth key to Singapore’s economic ambitions: KPMG

Upskilling workers, emerging technologies and ESG initiatives as top priorities.

What support measures can businesses expect from the Budget 2024?

An economist believes the budget will focus on enhancing workforce productivity.

SG, China ink 3 MOUs on trade and investment

China is the 2nd largest country where Singapore companies have a presence.

DPM Wong to deliver Budget 2024 on 16 February

The budget statement will be broadcast live across various platforms.

Which sectors are confident in their business outlook for H1 2024?

The accommodation industry is the most confident amongst all sectors.

Retrenchments soar to 14,320 in 2023 

Business re-organisation or restructuring remained the top reason for retrenchments last year.

Will MAS keep its policy parameters unchanged for the whole year?

Experts estimate the S$NEER to be at +1.5% appreciation gradient, with +/- 2.0% band.

Singapore’s monetary policy likely to normalise in April: analyst

Singapore’s central bank may reduce the S$NEER slope by 50 basis points

Singapore’s investment pledges drop 44% to $12.7b in 2023: EDB

Commitments from electronics firms were more than halved last year.

Innovative financing to boost Singapore’s lead in climate finance, says KPMG

Robust policy and leveraging technology can also help fast-track green goals.