In Focus
Unemployment in Singapore jumped to 2.1% in June
Retrenchments also alarmingly rose.
Singapore still one of most resilient Asian markets to liquidity outflows
Despite tighening system liquidity, says Barclays.
Why analysts' woes about Singapore rigbuilders' Brazil venture are 'overblown'
Is there scope for margin expansion?
Singapore rigbuilders popular among Malaysian funds
High interest from international spending exposure.
Singapore's gaming revenue predicted to edge up to $7.31b by end-2013
Has the industry finally matured?
Proposed Property Tax Act changes move into public consultation stage
Feedback requested for potentially major revisions.
First RMB shares to debut trading on SGX
Breakthrough for Singapore's offshore RMB centre aspirations.
Why the inflation ease is good news for lower income groups
Income gap between highest and lowest dipped to 0.4%pts.
What everyone should expect from June CPI inflation
Headline number forecasted at 1.8%.
Exports to be badly hurt by Singapore's restructuring process
What impacts could this bring?
Singapore banks' earnings growth feared to remain muted
But there may be slight NIM recovery.
Latest NODX dip suggests external headwinds still threaten Singapore economy
May sour the country's recovery outlook.
Singapore yards basking in sudden boom in Mexican orders
35% of Keppel's orders are from Mexican firms.
Singapore rigbuilders strengthen position as Chinese rival yards stumble
Chinese competition plagued by financing woes.
Singapore's forecasted 2Q rebound fails to lift full-year GDP outlook
As Maybank believes economy is still sensitive.
Singapore economy impressively jumped 3.7% in 2Q13
Manufacturing also rebounded as it grew 37.6%.
Commentary
Singapore's hiring slowdown: A call for data-driven resilience
When it comes to AI, there is no such thing as too many chefs
The agility trap: Why most Singaporean businesses are structured for stability, not speed
Building a Southern Malaysia supply chain ecosystem for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing
Failed talks, rising costs: Why Singapore still feels the shock of Middle East tensions
How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs
Singapore’s AI ambitions will rise or fall on infrastructure
Why a clear digital roadmap is essential for business success
Singapore’s port model is under pressure as shipping disruptions reshape trade