Economy
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.
Trade minister flags 'wrong signals' in Singapore's economic policies
Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing calls for mindfulness in dealing with the global economic ecosystem.
Government reveals initiatives to aid firms in digitalisation
Many brick-and-mortar businesses have pivoted towards hybrid online-offline models.
Singapore's ultra wealthy population continues to rise
Knight Frank expects the population of ultra wealthy in Singapore to be more than 4,000 by 2025.
Ultra wealthy population in APAC to rise 33% in 2025
This is higher than the global average of 27% rise in ultra wealthy population.
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