Economy

SMEs confident on growth prospects of businesses this year

Smaller firms are less upbeat following the great deal of challenges they faced in the past year.

KPMG highlights need for Singapore to cement its leadership role in the region

Digitalisation and sustainability key to gain a competitive edge

Non-oil domestic exports drop 1.5% YoY in December

Enterprise Singapore attributed the decline to a drop in electronics NODX.

Nearly half of Singaporeans expect inflation to decline: DBS, SMU survey

They cited the slowdown of global growth as the main driver for inflation to decline.

SG, Malaysia ink MoU on special economic zone

The countries will also work on seven more initiatives related to the economic zone.

KPMG and SBF outlines Budget 2024 wish list

Their first recommendation is to strengthen Singapore’s regional competitiveness.

Singapore seeks to mitigate rising sea levels, hotter temperatures

Amongst climate mitigation plans include reclaiming around 800 hectares of land.

Gov‘t rolls out 2024 CDC vouchers

This marks the fourth tranche of the CDC vouchers.

Focus sought for green transition, food security, workers’ needs in 2024 budget

A one-stop platform has been laid out to help accelerate companies’ sustainability goals.

Singapore’s economic upswing unlikely to last: experts

In 2023, experts predict a GDP growth of 0.7% for Singapore.

Non-oil domestic exports rise 1.0% YoY in November

Enterprise Singapore attributed the increase to a low base a year ago.

Diving deep into APAC’s leading wealth hub: Singapore

Ultra rich families are driving the luxury residential market.

Retrenchments rise to 4,110 in 3Q23

The Ministry of Manpower attributed the majority of the increase to the Wholesale Trade sector. 

ADB lowers 2023 inflation forecast for Singapore to 4.9%

From January to September, Singapore’s inflation rate rose by 5.1% on average.