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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.

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.