News
Singapore PMI expands 0.3 point to 53 in March
Singapore PMI expands 0.3 point to 53 in March
The growth was caused by higher factory output, new orders, and new exports.
MAS raises April Singapore savings bond size to $200m
It cited two bond issues in 2018 that were oversubscribed for over $171m.
New Enterprise Singapore launches services for firms
It merged two grants into a single development one that will be available from October 2018.
MAS writes guide for financial institutions' ethical AI use
The guide is targeted for completion by the end of 2018.
Lazada Singapore to develop e-commerce courses for entrepreneurs
Over 1,000 people are expected to complete the courses between April to December 2018.
M1 braces for lower margins amidst new business growth areas
It is eyeing growth of ICT and digital services, which comprised 1-2% of total revenue.
Oxley to launch up to 7 projects over 9 months
It is riding on the expected rise in Singapore’s property upcycle.
Customer satisfaction in 2017 hit new high at 72.9 points
A study cited increased satisfaction in the finance & insurance and healthcare sectors.
Is Singapore failing in its bid for Asia's IPO market?
Companies are choosing to list in Hong Kong instead.
Keppel DC REIT buys German data centre for $135.63m
It also began the 15-year triple-net master lease agreement with vendor maincubes One GmbH.
HDB resale prices hit sixth quarter of decline at 0.8%
Expect 3,900 Build-To-Order flats in Sengkang, Tampines, Toa Payoh, and Yishun.
Chart of the Day: Inflation growth stagnates in 2018
Price pressure remains subdued despite economic recovery.
Daily Briefing: Income gap could be pushing home prices up; Singapore to benefit from surge of private equity deals
And here’s why the Uber-Grab deal could beat competition rules.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.34%
Expect some good news today.
Private home prices up 3.1% in Q1
The growth rate was the quickest since 2010.
Property investment sales hit all time high at $10.84b in Q1
The residential sector snapped up more than 80% of total sales.
Singapore is amongst least engaged in work in Asia
Only 59% of employees are engaged in work, compared to 76% in Indonesia.
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