Economy
MAS unveils framework to lure investment funds into Singapore
MAS unveils framework to lure investment funds into Singapore
It eyes to step up Singapore's position as a full-service international fund management centre.
Vietnam's FDI up 9.2% to US$11.25b in August
The country seems to be left untouched by the trade war woes.
Business optimism moderates by 1.39 ppt in Q4
It was hit by trade war woes.
MinLaw unveils bill to update insolvency and debt restructuring laws
It proposes a new regulatory regime for said schemes.
Taiwanese firms fazed by trade war concerns in China
Some Taiwanese firms with China operations have transferred their manufacturing hubs to Southeast Asia.
Japan's GDP inched up 3% in Q2
Business spending grew 3.1%.
Singapore placed 28th in retirement security
The research found that the larger portion of healthcare expenditure in Singapore is not covered by insurance.
Singapore is the fifth most popular expat destination: study
Expats are having a hard time to have work-life balance and to find local friends in the Lion City.
2018 GDP still likely to hit 3.2%: economists
They are bullish on external growth but bearish on the property scene.
Why intellectual property rights are key for Singapore's economic future
One of the great economic challenges of the 21st century is defining the role and scope of intellectual property (IP) in the economy. This may sound...
Here's why high exposure to foreign currency is a bane for Singapore banks
Their dependence on foreign funding and external debt levels makes them 'more vulnerable' amidst the trade wars.
CPF retains ninth spot in world's biggest pension funds
It lagged behind Asian counterparts South Korea's National Pension and China's National Social Security.
Daily Briefing: Trade minister says world's biggest trade deal to be set in Singapore by November; Blockchain lures more job seekers in Singapore
And Grab launches merchant deal rewards for drivers.
ASEAN's regional trade partnership deal could be rolled out by 2018
PM Lee urged members working on the agreement to make trade-offs and compromises for the long-run.
ASEAN to become world's fourth largest economy by 2030: Singapore PM Lee
The region is home to four of the world's fastest-growing economies, including Singapore.
PM Lee calls for stronger ties in ASEAN amidst global trade woes
It has put the rules-based multilateral trading system under pressure.
Chart of the Day: Corporations led SGD-denominated bond issuance in 2017
Property corporations and financial institutions also made significant contributions to the issuance volumes.
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