Economy
CDL saga exposes governance gaps in family firms
CDL saga exposes governance gaps in family firms
The public dispute reveals the risks of blurred roles, weak succession systems, and informal governance in family-run businesses.
Johor-Singapore SEZ signing delay creates uncertainty for SMEs
Postponed signing prompts a wait-and-see approach.
Singapore simplifies REIT leverage rules for growth flexibility
New leverage requirements align Singapore REITs with APAC markets.
Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS link sparks concerns over retail value leakage
The RTS Link threatens Singapore's retail market.
Gov’t to provide support to adult education, ITE grads to address socioeconomic challenges
Strengthening the SkillsFuture programme is a crucial part of it.
Unclear if higher tax revenue growth trend will continue: MOF
The tax revenue growth complies with SG’s economy, the Ministry of Finance said.
Singapore companies embrace pay transparency
Indeed senior economist discusses increased adoption of pay transparency in Singapore to attract and retain top-calibre talent.
Flexspaces crucial to Singapore’s thriving hybrid work culture
IWG Singapore Country Manager Darren Rogers said workplace strategy is critical for businesses to overcome rising rental costs and retain talent.
Recalibration, not retreat: Decline in tech firms’ office uptake in Singapore explained
As Singapore’s tech sector adjusts office space as a cost-cutting measure, experts predict gradual rebound in demand.
How businesses in Singapore thrive in the digital era
Director of Singapore Kath Lau discusses key trends shaping the future of business in Singapore and the role of digital transformation in driving growth.
Knowledge gap, lack of action behind failure to follow accounting standards: ACRA
There were 23 non-compliance cases in 12 financial statements reviewed.
Lower, middle-income residents to receive GST, CDC vouchers in early 2023
About 950,000 HDB flats residents will get vouchers in January and February 2023.
Gov't to shift towards medium-term challenges with budget 2022: Fitch
The budget also confirms the substantial progress towards fiscal consolidation in FY21.
Singapore economy to retain outlook despite GST rate hike: Moody's
Moody’s Analytics expects the economy to grow by 4.6% in 2022.
StanChart forecasts GDP growth to ease 4.1% in 2022
This is given the unfavourable base effect and the moderation of global growth and trade levels.
Singapore’s 5.9% Q4 GDP a sign of optimism for 2022: UOB
Maybank and OCBC also echoed this outlook for the upcoming year.
STI bounces back 14% as economy expands in 2021
2021 STI leaders were Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, DBS Group Holdings, and Hongkong Land.
Commentary
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From Singapore to Southeast Asia: Thriving in innovation by knowing when to pause
Section 13O, MAS, and the digital footprint of Singapore Family Offices
Could Singapore lead the world's next management revolution?
RIE2030’s real test: Turning innovation into impact
What Singapore logistics operators often overlook when electrifying fleets
Singapore's mid-market leadership problem nobody is talking about
From ‘only’ to ‘one of’: What Thailand’s land bridge means for Singapore businesses now
Digital identity in the age of AI: Singapore’s strategic advantage
Why Singapore-based firms still underestimate the human side of doing business in North Asia