Economy
Light at the end of the tunnel? Singapore to maintain 5.8% GDP growth forecast
Light at the end of the tunnel? Singapore to maintain 5.8% GDP growth forecast
The threat of of COVID-19 variants attacking key trading partners may still weaken recovery, advises Fitch.
Monetary policy maintained as MAS looks ahead to economic recovery
However, the money supply chiefs are aware that pandemic risks remain.
Singapore leads regional free trade agreement ratification
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership needs ratification from nine countries.
Unemployment continues downward trend
Joblessness across Singapore fell to 3.0% in February 2021.
SME business sentiment rises cautiously to neutral levels
Negative sentiment is expected to ease across all business sectors over the next six months.
Proposed SINGA bonds unlikely to affect credit rating: OCBC
The government plans to borrow $90b for infrastructure projects, the highest amount of potential borrowing in three decades.
Most family businesses still have weak digital capabilities: survey
Research finds they lack digital tools required for the current changes in the business landscape.
Build digital infrastructure sustainably: National Development Minister
Speaking atthe opening of Digital Realty's new data center, Desmond Lee stressed the importance of environmental sustainability.
Industry Transformation Maps to be refreshed: Heng
ITMs progress has been disrupted by the pandemic, and a refreshed direction is needed.
Singapore ratifies ASEAN Trade in Services agreement
It provides guarantee of the widest preferential services market access into the ASEAN region.
Government committee to look into Integrated Shield Plans issues
Concerned parties have met to discuss improvements on management of IP panels.
Singapore joins IMF efforts to help low-income countries impacted by pandemic
Singapore is set to provide US$20.57m to help the International Monetary Fund's regional assistance programme.
Singapore startup landscape remains resilient amidst COVID-19
Tech startups drew in $5.5b of capital over the past year.
ACE launches community day in newly renovated Ideation Centre
It also saw the launch of the World Bank Group’s study on Singapore’s startup ecosystem.
Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail project formally terminated
Malaysia has paid about $102.8m to Singapore for incurred costs.
Singapore businesses more resilient than Southeast Asia counterparts: survey
29% of respondents in the CPA Australia survey said government had supported them through 2020.
Jardine Matheson granted A+ rating following restructuring
S&P Global believes the conglomerate will maintain its strong cash flow for at least the next two years.
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