Economy
No country for old men: Singapore and HK budget differences indicate policy divergence
No country for old men: Singapore and HK budget differences indicate policy divergence
The recent budgets delivered in Singapore and Hong Kong show differing paths to deal with an ageing society.
Singapore-EU to push ratification of free trade deal this year
When passed, it will allow consumers and producers reach each other’s markets sans custom duties on all qualifying goods.
Chart of the Day: Infocomm services sales grew 13.6% in Q4 2017
It led the growth in the services sector.
Singapore PMI down 0.4 point to 52.7 in February
The reading was pulled down by the weaker electronics manufacturing sector.
Wealthy Singaporeans can shake off GST hike burden: BMI
Analysts say 95% of households will have incomes around US$25,000 which could prepare them to absorb price hikes.
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Chart of the Day: Business investments grew 2.2% after 15-month decline
Companies are more optimistic with plans of expansion and aggressive hiring.
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Services sectors' sales up 8.6% in Q4 2017
The information & communications services industry grew 13.6% and led the sector’s growth.
Chart of the Day: Corporate profits hit a seven-year high
Profits rose 6.9% and contributed to higher corporate income tax revenue.
Daily Briefing: New Silkroutes buy two Shanghai firms for $49.3m; Singapore's fiscal policy can teach US
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Accommodation prices were 5.3% cheaper in January
Service & Conservancy Charges (S&CC) rebates were given to HDB households in January 2018.
How Singapore companies can grow globally in a post-globalisation world
Singapore’s 2018 Budget includes a new Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) designed to help firms internationalise. This is welcome news, but with...
Nearly $5m of statutory bonds to expire in 2021
Outstanding bonds are now around $26.7b.
Daily Briefing: Buyer's stamp duty hike slashes property stocks; Singapore and Saudi funds mull French hotel group purchase
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Chart of the Day: Budget balance rose over 2 years
Thanks to contributions from the Statutory Board and stamp duties.
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