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PMI improves slightly to 46.8 in May

PMI improves slightly to 46.8 in May

This is due to slower contractions in key indexes.

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Share buyback value halved to $14.9m in May

ST Engineering led the pack as it bought back 2 million shares for $6.31m.

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RIABU's pledge2play backs debt-ridden SMEs in payments showdown with big firms

Most SMEs are cash-strapped before COVID-19 and loans are seen as an expensive option.

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Business in the time of Corona

Singapore’s business leaders reveal how they responded and how firms are coping with it.

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Online MBA programmes emerge as pandemic prompts temporary closures

Some of the top MBA providers are planning to launch online programmes in the future.

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Q2 could be Singapore's worst quarter yet: analyst

Even the strong pharma production may not be enough to cushion the damage.

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Singapore unveils $33b ‘Fortitude' Budget

The new budget focuses on employee retention and rental support.

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GDP could contract 4% to 7% in 2020: MTI

Weak external demand will continue counter projected expansion of the manufacturing sector.

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VCs bet big on ESG startups

Investments in the urban solutions and sustainability domain surged 56% over last year.

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Check out Singapore's top 10 retailers: study

Actuals movements amongst retailers showed mixed results.

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Nearly half of local restaurants won't last beyond two months: survey

Delivery and takeaway are not enough to offset revenue loss after the circuit breaker measures.

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Singapore to implement three-phase reopening plan

Some manufacturing and healthcare businesses will be allowed to resume on 2 June.

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Lower dividends on the horizon for banks' shareholders: analyst

Requirements to allow for losses may force dividends to be cut.

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NODX up 9.7% in April

Pharmaceuticals formed bulk of the growth for the month.

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New startup sectors gain ground as VCs fill up coffers

Specialised funds are growing larger than ever, but where does the money go?

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Aviation industry can pull through amidst crisis: SIA

The airline has formed teams to discuss its future plans.

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Singapore amongst the last to recover from COVID-19: analyst

The region will likely go back to its pre-COVID levels by Q1 2021.

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