Economy
Singapore to spend up to $2.6b on ICT projects
Singapore to spend up to $2.6b on ICT projects
Majority of investments are expected to go into SMEs, GovTech said.
Singapore GDP growth risks slowdown to 3% over weaker exports
There is softer import demand from China.
Daily Briefing: Queenstown HDB flat sold for record $1.1m; Are REITs killing small businesses?
And a new hire in Julius Baer highlights Singapore banks' battle for talent.
Japan to launch new resident status for low-skilled foreign workers
Foreigners could help counter labour shortage in construction and agriculture.
Market crash could cost Singapore US$1.3b: report
It is the biggest threat that the city could face.
Business optimism hits 3-year highs in Q3
The services and manufacturing sectors are the most bullish.
Accounting sector revenue growth up 5% in 2016
Revenue of the big four accounting firms gained 7%.
Singapore and India axe tariffs for 30 products
This improves local exporters’ access to the Indian market.
Customs to rush process for Australia-bound exports
There will be lesser documentary and cargo inspections.
Malaysia and Singapore to meet up for 1MDB probes
New PM Mahathir vowed to uncover the company's white-collar crimes.
Singapore gains faster access to India's thriving startup scene
This is made possible by a deal inked by Enterprise Singapore and The Indus Entrepreneurs.
Asia could learn to manage digital economy from Singapore
It imposed the 7% GST on cross-border digital services.
Singapore rallied to 5th spot in world's most liveable cities
Its ranking was boosted by strong economics and governance.
Chart of the Day: Manufacturing output could taper amidst strong electronics production
Electronic exports have shrunk for 5 months straight despite high output.
Daily Briefing: Malaysia scraps high-speed rail link project; Biotech firm Lion TCR bags $20m in series A round
And here are two companies that recently delivered weaker results. From Reuters:
Import prices up 1.4% in April
Oil prices jumped due to costlier crude petroleum and fuel oils.
1 in 5 family businesses eye China as critical for expansion
About 7 in 10 of them are planning to go abroad or are already doing it.
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