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Electronics sector boosts Singapore's industrial production: Moody's Analytics
1 Mar 21
But HSBC Global Research says otherwise.
Services revenue continue decline: Business Reciepts Index
1 Mar 21
The 7.9% decline recorded in Q4, 2020 continued from Q3’s decrease of 10.2%.
HR Briefing: Working arrangements before the 'new normal'
26 Feb 21
Flexible working options are likely to be implemented for the long term, even as vaccination programmes help to speed up recovery from the...
Inflation hits positive once more; here's what you need to know
24 Feb 21
Banks take a look at the first positive inflation rate since the pandemic.
Will MAS allow single family offices to manage VCCs?
23 Feb 21
Legal firm looks into the impact of this possible change.
Fewer new graduates found permanent full-time work in 2020: survey
22 Feb 21
Only 69.8% of new graduates had permanent full-time jobs last year.
What you need to know about the Big 4's reactions to Budget 2021
17 Feb 21
Find out EY, Deloitte, KPMG and PwC's insights on the Budget.
Singapore Budget 2021 Full Coverage: GST hike in 2-4 years; $11b for COVID-19 resilience package
16 Feb 21
Singapore’s national budget will be delivered by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat from 3:00 pm today.
Technology and workforce development are top of mind for budget watchers
15 Feb 21
The Big Four accounting firms weigh in on Singapore’s policy and financial direction ahead of the Budget 2021 unveiling.
How burnout engulfs Singaporean employees amidst pandemic
10 Feb 21
As hours extend, some employees’ motivation to work diminishes.
SIA sees $142m net loss in Q3
5 Feb 21
This was mainly driven by reduced passenger flown revenue.
Singapore's 21 most influential lawyers aged 40 and under in 2020
3 Feb 21
These lawyers have experience in areas ranging from banking to white collar crime.
SIA to start SilkAir integration and aircraft operation
29 Jan 21
SilkAir routes will be transferred to SIA, beginning with Phuket flights.
Commercial and residential investment sales on the rise
28 Jan 21
Industrial property sales, however, fell 9.3% QoQ and 43.3% YoY in 2020 Commercial investment sales in Q4 2020 surged by 228% QoQ...
Three in 10 firms expect business climate to worsen in 2021
27 Jan 21
Around 70% expect full business recovery in 2022.
HR Briefing: Ageism still rocking Singapore workplaces
22 Jan 21
The rate is higher than the APAC average of 12%.
Marketing Briefing: AR, VR in retail sector to persist in 2021
22 Jan 21
This is to give consumers the perfect shopping experience in their homes.
Singapore's COVID-19 ‘elimination' strategy may delay opening borders past 2022
21 Jan 21
Inbound tourist arrival fell to more than 80% in 2020 compared to 2019.
4 in 10 employers to expand headcount in 2021: report
20 Jan 21
The improving hiring activity is primarily driven by the technology sector.
Residential property sales surged in December 2020; high demand continues
18 Jan 21
Increase in sales is a positive note for real estate.
COVID-19's impact on Singapore ‘intense': HSBC report
13 Jan 21
It derailed short-term growth and could hinder long-term potential output.
Condo resale prices rebounded stronger-than-expected in 2020
12 Jan 21
Private home demand will further recover in 2021, analysts advise.
Grab unlikely to break even until 2022
6 Jan 21
The company registered a negative EBITDA in 2019, and is expected to do the same in its 2020 results.
Demand for tech talent to surge in 2021: study
5 Jan 21
Businesses are expected to focus resources in digital initiatives.
Residential investment activity to boom in early 2021: Cushman & Wakefield
4 Jan 21
Private residential prices rose by 0.8% in Q3, 2020.
Group buying to re-emerge in e-commerce's ‘new normal'
4 Jan 21
The group buying trend may be on its way back, amidst the rise of pandemic-impacted e-commerce and changing consumer behaviours.
How HSBC Singapore guides SMEs through unfamiliar digital territories
18 Dec 20
The pandemic has forced small firms to leave ‘traditional’ mindsets behind.
Employees should upskill to stay relevant in 2021: Hays
17 Dec 20
They need to adapt to the highly digitalising environments across industries.
Firms to expand workspaces amidst work-from-home: report
14 Dec 20
Some companies plan to reduce office space due to flexible working arrangements.
EMA boosts retail electricity market through OEM
11 Dec 20
Currently, nearly 700,000 households are purchasing retail electricity.
DBS unveils digital exchange for trade of cryptocurrency, token assets
11 Dec 20
SGX is taking a 10% stake in DBS Digital Exchange.
Pandemic boosts demand for healthcare jobs: report
11 Dec 20
Government helps ease locals and newly graduates into employment.
‘Cruises to nowhere' continue despite COVID-19 red flag
10 Dec 20
The final confirmatory test conducted on the passenger was negative.
Competitive intensity to decline for taxi industry: analyst
7 Dec 20
After years of disruption from ride-hailing apps, things may be about to finally settle for Singapore's taxis.
New GLS focuses on residential housing
7 Dec 20
The prices of mass market homes remain firm, with analysts offering a positive outlook for 2021.
MAS unveils successful digital bank license applicants
6 Dec 20
The regulator signaled that it is open to granting more DWB licenses in the future.
Singapore PMI slips by 0.1 point in November
4 Dec 20
The electronics sector recorded a marginal 0.1 point rise.
Half of Singaporeans shop local to help businesses recover from COVID-19 impact
3 Dec 20
Consumers also spent at socially-responsible businesses.
Singapore bank loans down for fifth straight month
1 Dec 20
Demand-supply conditions for loans remains soft going into Q4, says OCBC Treasury Research.
Singapore IPO activity ‘bright' amidst market risks
27 Nov 20
Singapore raised US$852m in proceeds from eight IPO deals so far this year.

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