Economy
Singapore CFOs much more jittery over Fed rate hike fears compared to regional peers: BofAML
80% view this as the year's biggest risk.
Singapore vs Hong Kong: Which city is better for business?
Operational costs there are twice as high.
Manufacturing outlook still patchy despite surprise June PMI uptick
It’s barely above the 50 level.
Negative June PMI on the cards after surprise rebound in May
The electronics cluster is still to blame.
Chart of the Day: Loan growth slips into the red for the first time since GFC
External and domestic pressures are to blame.
Daily Briefing: The PR guide to National Service; PM Lee worried over ageing population
And check out the tantalizing Singapore Food Festival.
Securities Exchange Commission needed to avoid SGX's conflict of interest: SMCCA
Double roles are tough for the SGX.
Chart of the Day: Domestic IPO issuance to crash 64.5% in 2015
It won't even reach the $1b mark.
Third straight quarter of manufacturing contraction on the cards after dismal IP print
Weakness in top exporting destinations isn't helping.
Overly restrictive labour measures might be suffocating Singapore's growth: BofAML
Labour productivity won't pick up the slack.
Chart of the Day: Check out why local businesses a tad more upbeat in Q3
Strong domestic industries are key.
Analysts shudder at Singapore's industrial output prediction
It's feared to dip 0.6%.
Motivating talent in Singapore: Are we doing it right?
Since as early as 2006, Singapore has topped worldwide Ease of Doing Business rankings, with businesses from all over the world in various industries...
Outbound M&A deal value crashes to 6-year low as firms pull the breaks on overseas acquisitions
Deal value crashed 78.1% in 1H15.
Daily Briefing: Why pick a condo over an HDB flat; Singapore's maids scrub out inflation
And four useless things car owners shouldn’t spend on.
Singapore consumer confidence eases in June after three months of gains
There’s still overhang from restructuring.
Commentary
Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
Beyond the chips: The materials behind Singapore’s AI infrastructure
How homegrown brands are redefining premium in Asia
AI in hospitality: Where should Singapore’s F&B operators draw the line?