Economy
Singapore to ease firms' access to Asia, Africa
Singapore to ease firms' access to Asia, Africa
It will place companies in a network with World Bank-affiliated officials that cover emerging markets.
Daily Briefing: Singapore's venture investments jump to $725.3m; Rail Corridor enhancement to begin in 2018
And here's how to know whether you're better for freehold or leasehold properties.
Private transport costs pull inflation down
They fell from +2.6% in August to +2.1% this month.
MAS core inflation up to 1.5% in September
The prices for services rose.
Chart of the Day: Private housing land supply rose to 2,840 units in H2
The government is replenishing land supply after cutting it in 2013.
Middle child syndrome: Mid-market firms worried about their growth strategies
60% of them weren't confident about the local market's conditions.
Daily Briefing: IHH trades near 52-week low; NTU and NUS top university rankings
And here's why Singapore wants to go cashless fast.
Daily Briefing: 3 upcoming precincts to create 18,500 homes; 'Private market' firm raises US$4m
And here's why stock market investors are too impatient.
Chart of the Day: Singapore's NODX to Malaysia up 21.3% in September
Thanks to higher exports of integrated circuits (IC), special fabrics & products, and specialised machinery.
Export balance up by 3.8% in September
Total trade fell to $76.4b this month.
Singapore drops to third spot in Asia's costliest cities ranking
Prices of jewellery and hotel items both went down.
Singapore NODX down 1.1% in September
Blame the lower electronics NODX.
Singaporeans' medium-term inflation expectations dips to 2.93%
SMU said there is a downward trend towards the outlook on price changes.
Daily Briefing: Singapore VC raises $66m in tech fund; Low cost carriers threaten Singaporean aircraft MROs
And here’s how social media may have influenced investment choices.
Chart of the Day: Rig sales volume rose to 26 units in Q2
Sembcorp Marine sold 15 rigs to Borr Drilling for US$1.3b.
Daily Briefing: Masseuse robot starts work in Singapore; Uber reportedly spied on Grab
And here's why the global asset bubble won't burst yet.
Singapore's GDP up 4.6% in Q3
It's the strongest in three years.
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