News
Singapore Airshow 2014 injects $319 million into local economy: report
This is a 25% increase from 2012.
SingPost rolls out new stamps in honor of Singapore Sports Hub
It will be available starting Friday.
1 in 2 Singapore professionals prefer learning new skills over getting higher salaries: report
Invest more in staff training, bosses told.
Bucking the trend: Bungalow prices climb 6.7% in 1H14
The most expensive unit fetched $31.8m.
Bukit Merah is the only town where HDB resale prices jumped in August: SRX
Meanwhile, Bukit Panjang posted the biggest decline in prices.
1 in 2 Singaporean professionals intend to switch jobs within the year: survey
It’s well below the global average.
COE prices mixed in September's first open bidding exercise
Only 1,886 out of 2,918 bids were successful.
The Postman strikes back: SingPost hikes rates on back of plunging mail volume and surging costs
Labor and fuel costs have risen 30% since 2008.
Only 14% of Singapore firms exceeded performance expectations: UOB
August's financials are the exact opposite of July’s stellar performance.
SGX securities market volume plunges 27% in August
But four new listings raised $1.4b last month.
New Lease Buyback Scheme to benefit 75% of elderly households: MND
The income ceiling has also been raised.
Chart of the Day: See the unprecedented growth in restaurants at the CBD
Offices can’t get enough of meals and entertainment.
Daily Briefing: COE prices end mixed; Challenging times ahead for shoebox landlords
And $2,500 fine for handling transaction monies.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.6%
But a pullback may happen soon.
Industrial property transactions plunge 21% in Q2
Majority of sold properties were of low value.
No room for luxury: Only one bungalow sold in Sentosa Cove in 1H14, reveals report
It still went for a whopping $17m.
Commentary
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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
The trust tax: Navigating the ‘sophistication shift’ in Singapore’s digital economy
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