Economy
Daily Briefing: oBike's 10 million rides lags rivals; Most BTO flat buyers are first-timers
And here are three companies giving out dividends this week.
Daily Briefing: Noble sells power, gas unit for $168m; Analysts forecast 15% growth in property market
And three roads in the Bidasari estate opened this week.
Inflation rose 0.6% in November
No thanks to higher private road transport and accommodation inflation.
880,000 HDB households to get GST Voucher U-Save rebate
Within the month, eligible households will receive up to $95 rebate.
GDP expansion feared to slacken in 2018
No thanks to a looming end in the semiconductor super-cycle.
Singapore GDP up 3.1% in 4Q17
However, the manufacturing sector fell 11.5% QoQ and construction dipped 8.5% YoY.
Singapore consumer confidence climbs five points in Q3
Over half are spending on holidays and vacations, whilst placing emphasis on savings.
Daily Briefing: Singapore changes EntrePass Visa requirements; A look at Keppel DC REIT's costs
And here's a 77-year-old CEO that fixed a $100m blunder.
Singaporeans are ditching stable jobs for freelance gigs
Flexibility, freedom, and financial control are amongst cited reasons.
Daily Briefing: SGX's cheapest stocks right now; Former National Aerated Water Company to be conserved
And here's what you need to know about Singapore's new cashless platforms.
Singapore NODX up 9.1% in November
Both electronic and non-electronic exports increased.
Daily Briefing: Genting beats hospitality stocks in dividend yields; Reuters poll expects slower November exports
And here's a unicorn that just opened its Singapore office.
Export growth to slow down to 9.4% in November: Moody's
Electronics exports have been on a decline since May.
Daily Briefing: SIA challenged by air capacity woes; Dairy Farm beats Sheng Siong in profitability
And here's a local fashion brand that saw revenue grow to $10m thanks to e-commerce.
Analysts raise 2017 GDP growth forecast to 3.3%
But three in five think the Chinese economy's slowdown can hinder growth.
Consumption recovery drives Indonesia's growth outlook to 5.4% in 2018
Higher wages and low inflation levels are expected to drive consumption levels.
Commentary
RIE2030’s real test: Turning innovation into impact
What Singapore logistics operators often overlook when electrifying fleets
Singapore's mid-market leadership problem nobody is talking about
From ‘only’ to ‘one of’: What Thailand’s land bridge means for Singapore businesses now
Digital identity in the age of AI: Singapore’s strategic advantage
Why Singapore-based firms still underestimate the human side of doing business in North Asia
Singapore's hiring slowdown: A call for data-driven resilience
When it comes to AI, there is no such thing as too many chefs
The agility trap: Why most Singaporean businesses are structured for stability, not speed
Building a Southern Malaysia supply chain ecosystem for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing