In Focus
HR Briefing: Drawing the line between work and home
HR Briefing: Drawing the line between work and home
The work from home setup may be taking its toll on workers’ mental health.
Job Supports Scheme enhanced for Phase 2 Heightened Alert
Support will now be offered to those working in the retail, arts, and sports and fitness sectors, including the self-employed.
Inflation smashes seven-year high to hit 2.1% in April
Transport costs accelerated much of the national price index, increasing by 9.7% year-on-year.
Green Plan 2030 to lay tracks for better MRT infrastructure: Fitch Solutions
The international think tank says railway infrastructure will be responsible for the construction market’s growth over the coming decade.
More buyers to look into resale market following 2.6% dip in private home sales
Analysts expect future sales to be affected by more HBD upgraders, and fewer fresh property launches.
NODX grows by 6.0%, but misses expecations: OCBC
The market expected exports to grow by 11.0% in April, while OCBC expected 9.6% growth. Both were wrong.
What could cause a second circuit breaker? The Health Minister answers
Health minister Ong Ye Kung gives three factors that could lead to a new set of enhanced "circuit breaker" social distancing restrictions.
Dining OUT: Take away only as new restrictions come into force from Sunday
Unlinked community cases of COVID-19 have pushed the government into introducing increased restrictions, to apply from Sunday.
Rents increase amidst narrowing housing supply: OrangeTee
Rental volumes fall, rents are on the rise, and more people are choosing to buy permanent homes.
Uncertain rental market drives condo resale volumes to 11-year high
The demand for condo resales will likely remain high in the coming months, analysts say.
What's at stake with this return to Phase 2?
UOB weighs in on the reimposition of stricter measures as COVID-19 cases increase.
Singapore reduces workplace attendance back to 50%
The maximum sizes of business events have also been reduced to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
DBS performance to stay strong: report
Jefferies Equity research says the bank will continue to grow past its $2b net income from the first quarter.
More Singaporeans to snatch up jobs by year-end: UOB
With joblessness rates falling in the first quarter, UOB Global Economics say things are likely to continue improving.
Here's why more Singaporeans are turning into penny pinchers
At least three in five are tracking expenses on a regular basis.
Analysts forecast higher GDP following surprising industrial production results
The 7.6% surge of industrial production in March broke past analyst estimates.
Inflation hits four-year high. Should we be concerned?
Headline inflation hit a 4-year high of 1.3% in March, the highest since May 2017.
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