Economy
Singapore, Shenzhen strike deals to push digital collaboration
Singapore, Shenzhen strike deals to push digital collaboration
A new Asian SME Hub will also be open to facilitate access to a larger ecosystem of buyers.
Daily Briefing: Eligible seniors to receive $255m in MediSave top-ups; Hawker centres to feature new seating arrangements during Phase 2.
And InstaReM launches BizPay to SMEs.
Singapore hailed 2nd simplest market to do business in Asia
The Lion City scored exceptionally well in its accounting and tax standards.
NODX down 4.5% in May
Whilst electronics exports rose 12.5%, non-electronics fell 8.8%.
Daily Briefing: All travellers to be tested before stay-home notice ends; Companies advised to transform business models
And Beenext launches $152.99m fund for early-stage startups.
Singapore sources food supply from Saudi and Poland: report
The country also imports oranges from Egypt and milk powder from Uruguay.
GDP expected to contract 11.8% in Q2: MAS survey
Accommodation and food services could be the worst-performing with a 26% decline.
Daily Briefing: Returning 'fast lane' travellers can appeal for a swab test in place of stay-home notice; Mapletree buys part of warehouse in India
And One Championship raised additional $97.6m from investors.
Retailers and F&B outlets now allowed to reopen in Phase 2
Many businesses may resume, but activities attracting large crowds are strictly prohibited.
Why time in the market is better than timing the market
With the current market volatility and general mood of uncertainty with the economy and society, many Singaporeans may be wondering if it’s a good...
Jobless rate jumps to 2.4% in Q1
Total employment registered its sharpest quarterly contraction on record.
Singapore, Chile, New Zealand ink digital partnership
Local businesses may look forward to improved efficiency and reduced cost in overseas trading.
Daily Briefing: Finance app Fincy secures $15.32m from parent GBCI Ventures; AHTC shops and market stalls to get 25% S&CC rebate
And PCI awarded $6m to supply TraceTogether Tokens.
Daily Briefing: Passengers to be directed into Changi Airport's new holding areas; Grab launches new career portal to support drivers
And Genesis Alternative Ventures secures undisclosed investment from Capria Fund.
Hong Kong's Possible Loss of Special Status Reiterates Singapore's Stability
Hong Kong has taken a series of unfavourable hits in the last year, their unfortunate magnitude clear to see for the watching eyes of the world. The...
Daily Briefing: Wallex Technologies nabs undisclosed series A funding; Split secured an undisclosed funding led by 500 Startups
And Tychan to start human clinical trials for potential COVID-19 treatment.
Singapore is now fifth priciest market for expats
The drop was a result of the strengthening of the USD against SGD.
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