Economy
3 in 4 firms seek a second support package
3 in 4 firms seek a second support package
Defraying wage costs and tax rebates were the most sought-out subsidies.
Why your firms' internal processes may determine the business impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 viral disease is officially a pandemic now. As of 15 March, there are over 153,000 confirmed cases globally according to World Health...
COVID-19 pandemic to hit economy harder than SARS
Singapore’s GDP might drop as steeply as 2% YoY in the first half of the year.
Singapore SMEs' plight adds to banks' woes
NPL ratio will reach almost 2% YoY for the whole year, the highest since 2009.
Indonesia's account deficit widens to 3% amidst COVID-19 outbreak
This was blamed on trade disruptions and shrinking primary income.
Why is business resilience important during Covid19?
With COVID-19 now having been declared a global pandemic, I say that these have been some of our busiest weeks in recent memory at InCorp. A brutish...
China's 2020 growth forecast dips to 5.2% amidst COVID-19 outbreak
Report outlines three downside risk scenarios for China’s GDP.
Singapore, Hong Kong, Osaka hailed world's costliest cities for expats
Asian cities continue to have the most expensive groceries.
Singapore dethrones Hong Kong as freest economy in the world
Citizens of free countries are said to enjoy incomes more than double the global average.
Daily Briefing: Government to provide $600m in payouts to employers; Trade Minister assures ample supply amidst Malaysia travel ban
And new private home sales skyrocketed 114.3% to 975 units in February.
Auto sales expected to decline in multiple Asian countries
Production suspension in China affects supply chain in the whole region.
NODX climbed 3% in February
Both electronics and non-electronics exports recorded growth.
Asian markets boost economic buffers as pandemic hits economies
Economies with high debt levels may run out of policy space.
Daily Briefing: Businesses seek more wage subsidies, rental relief; Singapore bankers worry over missed deals amidst new travel restrictions
And medical tech firm Biolidics plans to raise $3.13m through a share placement.
Breaking the Mould—Helping Manufacturers in Singapore Embrace Innovation in 2020 and Beyond
Technology innovation does not need to be intrusive or all-encompassing. It is something that can be achieved by every manufacturer—no matter where...
Gender Smart Investing: the US$4.5t opportunity Singapore can leverage
The data is unequivocal: no matter where in the world you are born, life is harder if you are born a girl. From health to education to work, women...
Second COVID-19 support package could include wage support
Targeting the scheme to tourism-related sectors would have high impact.
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