In Focus
Singapore PMI slips by 0.1 point in November
Singapore PMI slips by 0.1 point in November
The electronics sector recorded a marginal 0.1 point rise.
Half of Singaporeans shop local to help businesses recover from COVID-19 impact
Consumers also spent at socially-responsible businesses.
Singapore bank loans down for fifth straight month
Demand-supply conditions for loans remains soft going into Q4, says OCBC Treasury Research.
Singapore IPO activity ‘bright' amidst market risks
Singapore raised US$852m in proceeds from eight IPO deals so far this year.
Home prices stable on 'genuine' buyer demand
Sharp supply drop in Q3 is no cause for alarm given it came after a record supply spike in Q2.
Singapore's Q3 GDP performing better than MTI estimates: analyst
Strong uptick in manufacturing momentum in Q3 helped improve GDP.
Singaporean workers' salaries to rise 3% in 2021: study
Fewer companies indicated that they will still freeze salaries next year.
Singapore's life insurance segment to hit $43.5b in 2024
The industry crashed 13% in weighted new business premiums in H1 2020.
Singapore's commercial market touted APAC's worst performer in Q3: study
Deal value was 86% lower than last year.
Millennials most optimistic about finances, post-COVID-19 future: UOB
More than half believe they will be financially stable in 12 months; only 13% of Baby Boomers said the same.
Rough road ahead for big three banks after improved Q3
OCBC, DBS, and UOB’s earnings rose in Q3—but 2021 presents a tough test as fiscal, monetary relief gets withdrawn.
Pay cuts, salary stagnation await workers in post-pandemic workplace
Salary hikes will be few and far between as firms grapple with COVID-19’s sudden impact.
Digital is key for SMBs to thrive this holiday season: study
Three in five consumers in Singapore plan to do most of their shopping online.
Consumers' preference for e-commerce here to stay: survey
47% of respondents said that they visit retailers less.
Condo resale prices grow 0.7% in October
Strong demand for properties spurred more sellers to put their units for sale.
SMEs remain optimistic amidst hardships, but fatigue settling in: DBS
Close to 30% are willing to sacrifice expansion plans to meet loan repayments.
Economy to gain $1b boost from festive sales season: survey
One in 10 Singaporeans are looking to book a travel bargain during this season.
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