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One in four Singaporeans laid off amidst pandemic
One in four Singaporeans laid off amidst pandemic
However, three in four hirers would still consider recruiting retrenched workers.
Webrooming customers spent twice more in Singapore stores
Companies are likely to leverage on this behaviour to offer seamless omnichannel shopping.
Infocomm sector satisfaction dips 1%
This marks the first decline for the sector since 2014.
ESG, SSC to develop new standards for business resilience
These aim to mitigate the impact of the pandemic and bolster recovery efforts.
Inflation down 0.2% in May
CPI‐All Items inflation also fell no thanks to a larger decline in private transport costs.
MOM imposes new fair hiring conditions to employment agencies
It will also appoint selected EAs to hire fairly as placement partners.
Government to invest $20b for R&D projects: Heng
They will create alliances to prototype new ideas within the coming months.
Health Ministry watchful as economy reopens
Phase 2 reopening kicks off from today, with restaurants and retail outlets open again.
Singapore hailed 2nd simplest market to do business in Asia
The Lion City scored exceptionally well in its accounting and tax standards.
Retailers and F&B outlets now allowed to reopen in Phase 2
Many businesses may resume, but activities attracting large crowds are strictly prohibited.
Jobless rate jumps to 2.4% in Q1
Total employment registered its sharpest quarterly contraction on record.
How the Temporary Measures Act provides a lifeline for hard-hit contracts
The act covers agreements made before 25 March.
Singapore's LNG scene hits multi-month low in April: Fitch Solutions
It came on the back of spot prices in the Asia LNG market being at its lowest point.
Most Singaporeans not comfortable in returning to the office
Nearly half say a treatment or vaccine must be approved before returning to work.
Negative business outlook eases in Q3: study
The sentiments for most sectors were countered by an uptick in manufacturing and finance.
Retail sales plunged 40.5% in April
Rising online usage is not expected to counter the decline in other clusters in the next few months.
Digital economy to grow $700m as demand shifts
Online grocery demand outsped supply as buyers spent thrice more time on the Net.
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