In Focus

81% of workers prioritise flexibility when job hunting

Candidates expect greater flexibility around their work hours.

Is the consumer sector showing signs of improvement?

Retail sales recorded a 2.6% growth in April.

Could Singapore's economy be on a downturn again?

The current quarter may be impacted by a low base on imports.

Singapore's medical tourism threatened by Malaysia, Indonesia

Malaysia's HMI offers quality treatment at relatively lower cost.

The ‘silver hair' market could boost Singapore healthcare sector

By 2030, citizens aged 65 and over will double to 900,000.

Singapore trumps US in competitiveness ranking

It takes the third spot, below Hong Kong and Switzerland.

4 factors that can push Singapore to be a frontrunner in 5G rollout

The city-state's telco players are already on the move.

Here's what can spur a three-fold growth in Singapore's LNG imports

The city-state is pushing for initiatives to reduce carbon emissions.

Here's what will support Singapore banks' profitability

Higher interest rates as a result of US monetary policy tightening is one.

One in four Singapore CFOs pledge pay raises for their staff this year

But 1 in 2 say only top performers will receive a bigger paycheck.

One in three Singapore workers prefer more ethical employers over high salary

One in two Singaporeans think their management would ignore unethical behaviour.

3 reasons why home prices may rise in 2018

It could start with a surge in sales volume this year.