Economy
Daily briefing: Thomson MRT line, investing in student start-ups
Daily briefing: Thomson MRT line, investing in student start-ups
Here are the stories from around the web that Singaporeans are talking about including the Chief Justice successor.
Thailand exports tumble again in July
Possibility of a rate cut grows by each poorly performing month.
Why the design scene in Singapore will get worse before getting better
Singapore has always been on the radar for many business setups, be it financial services, shipping, education; name it and it is there. Being the...
Why income inequality is worse in Singapore than in US
Singapore is home to world’s wealthy but income of the poorest stagnated in the last 10 years.
Thailand manufacturing production slipped 5.8%
This is worse than the -4.3% forecast in the market.
Korea account surplus edged up to USD 6.1bn
Full-year total is likely to exceed USD 20b target, said BOK official.
Philippines import growth surge 13.3%
But inflation may spike to as much as 3.8% due to nasty weather conditions.
Chart of the Day: PMI contracts further
There will be spillover effects on the other segments of the economy, warns DBS.
Daily briefing: Survey says Singaporeans are self-centred, parking inside your luxury condo
Here are the stories from around the web that Singaporeans are talking about including the case of a man found dead in a Raffles Place shopping...
Why Singapore firms should invest in Shandong
Eastern China province offers lucrative projects in its nascent trillion-yuan marine industry.
Here's the real score in China's 'policy paralysis'
Are policymakers really ignoring growth risks?
Singapore economy to grow just below 3%: IMF
Here are 4 key proposals to boost economy.
Singaporeans most trusting of US leadership among Asians
You won't believe, survey shows HongKongers are a bit disapproving of US leadership.
Here's why fears of dull growth escalate in Singapore
2012 GDP growth forecast dips to 2.5%.
Singaporeans are more satisfied with their lives than HongKongers
Check out this global map of average life satisfaction per country.
Singapore the only developed country where getting a job is much easier
Here are the ten nations where most people say it is “a good time” to find a job.
Daily Briefing: PM Lee says ‘yes’ to paternity leave; HDB flats for singles; Reasons to donate sperm
Here are the stories around the web that Singaporeans are buzzing about including government plans to address some long-standing issues.
Commentary
Singapore’s family offices: Time to professionalise or risk falling behind
Liquidity crucial to stock market reform