In Focus

Expert warns of higher cost of doing business in Singapore because of ABSD rate hike

Government raised the ABSD rate for foreigners buying properties in Singapore from 30% to 60%.

1 in 3 Singaporeans  plan to invest more amidst rising inflation

Inflation is the biggest financial concern of Singaporeans.

What are 3 key motivators for SG firms to expand overseas?

A UOB report showed that 50% of SG-based companies are interested in overseas expansion.

Only 3 in 10 Singaporeans are ‘very comfortable' with women in leadership 

Singaporeans say women can only lead better in areas like fashion and beauty.

Singapore highest globally for total stamp duty on foreigners

The market recently put a 100% increase in the ABSD rate for foreigners.

Why 'shrinkflation' is dangerous for F&B operators 

Inflation is expected to remain high at 4.6% in Singapore.

Number of searches on jobs linked to AI jumped by 148.6%

The most significant growth in job postings has been for research fellows.

Ohmyhome eyes sector and market expansion post-Nasdaq debut

CEO Rhonda Wong brings properties vision ‘to be there for everyone’ from SG to the world.

ABSD rate hike: The winners and the losers

Singapore increased the ABSD for all residential statuses by 3% to 30%.

Tech startups unfazed by challenging early-stage fundraising environment: report

In Singapore, about 60 tech startups get incorporated annually.

Majority of Singaporeans expect a salary increase this year

Around 45% of the workers feel they are underpaid.

March inflation slows to 5.5% YoY

The rate of price increase in all sectors slowed down except for electricity and gas. 

Around 8 in 10 business leaders face decision distress: report

They believe having the right data will help them make better decisions.

Study ranks banks, manufacturing, and tech firms as top employers of 2023

LinkedIn data showed that the top in-demand skills are tech and finance skills.

Sustainable SG: Singaporeans reveal top 3 sectors for green investments

More than half of local investors plan to increase investments due to improved market stability.