Economy
Labour market to make uneven recovery
Labour market to make uneven recovery
OCBC bank said the labour market has improved, but not out of the woods yet.
Labour market sinks to 20-year low
Total employment contracted by 166,600 in 2020.
Business sentiment rebounds for Q2
Local businesses have an expansionary view of the quarter ahead.
Singapore, Australia to set up air travel bubble
Both countries were able to control COVID-19 cases.
Jardine Matheson posts US$394m net loss for FY2020
Its revenue for the year is US$32.65b.
Three in four Singaporean CEOs optimistic about 2021: PwC
The 34% of those surveyed are anticipating positive revenue for the year.
Singapore bags 11th place at Global Cities Index
The Lion City ranked 2nd in Asia.
Singapore-Indonesia investment treaty takes full effect
Singapore is Indonesia's top source of foreign direct investments.
Economists forecast 5.8% GDP in 2021
The economy is set to recover from 2020's recession.
SMEs optimistic for recovery
A majority of SMEs think 2021 will be better.
Jardine Matheson to restructure via US$5.5b cash acquisition
It will acquire 15% issued share capital of Jardine Strategic Holdings.
Singapore to recover to pre-pandemic level in Q4 2021: report
APAC real estate investment volumes to hit US$165b in 2021.
Public to set carbon emissions target under Green Plan: MSE
The journey towards sustainability is a whole-of-nation effort.
Number of women in senior leadership roles increasing: report
But Asia Pacific trails behind other regions.
Refreshed Singpass reflects improved services
It has released a new logo.
Singapore may be first APAC country to get herd immunity: report
It needs to open its economy to visitors without having to quarantine.
SMEs to get research support to promote innovation
This is a part of the government's bid to have all business sectors emerge stronger post-pandemic.
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