In Focus

Singapore traders more risk-averse than global peers

2,200 traders exited the CFD/FX market post-Brexit.

3 in 5 Singapore startups unsure of funding options

A majority still relies on conventional fund-raising schemes.

Tech firms under pressure to raise salaries by 4.4%

Blame it on rising resignations as talents seek for better opportunities.

Singapore CIOs face IT skills shortage

95% want to innovate but are constrained by hiring difficulties.

Singapore family businesses fail in managing internal conflicts

Nearly half has no succession plan for senior executives.

Singaporeans most pessimistic about workplace gender equality

A large gender divide in opinions was also observed.

Most SMEs struggle to upgrade staff's skills

More than 3 in 5 spend less than $500 per staff annually.

Dear job hunters: don't bother applying online

Singapore reports zero online hiring for two months in a row.

1 in 5 firms in the services sector pessimistic

More than half sees no change at all in the next six months.

Singapore GDP to overtake Hong Kong by 2025

Singapore's nominal GDP will almost double to US$504b.

In the firing line: 3,300 jobs gone in 3Q

Manufacturing has now seen 8 consecutive quarters of job losses.