Economy

Non-oil re-exports fell 5.4% in February

The drop, attributed to a decline in both electronic and non-electronic NORX, reversed the 7.4 percent rise in the previous month.

Non-oil re-exports fell 5.4% in February

The drop, attributed to a decline in both electronic and non-electronic NORX, reversed the 7.4 percent rise in the previous month.

Singaporeans: who are are you?

The Census of Population 2010 starts today, the fifth census conducted since Singapore’s independence.

First round of negotiations on Free Trade Agreement complete

Singapore and the European Union had constructive discussions during the first round of negotiations on the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement.

MAS survey says economy may expand 6.5% in 2010

Surveyed economists also predict a 9.7 percent increase in manufacturing after a 4.1 percent drop in 2009.

Registers of Electors open for public inspection

Singapore citizens have until 8 March 2010 to check their names and make claims or objections if necessary.

Opinions on Budget 2010: Corporate Tax

As Singapore shifts its focus from achieving mere industrialisation to becoming a world class economy in the next decade, tax measures which encourage...

Opinions on Budget 2010: Financial Services Sector

Given Singapore’s desire to become an international financial centre, the lack of significant new incentives to grow the industry was surprising.

Opinions on Budget 2010: Personal Tax

By and large, Budget 2010 contained nothing very significant for individual taxpayers.

Opinions on Budget 2010: Property Sector

The Minister mentioned that property tax is a means of redistribution in our society, together with our income tax regime.

Opinions on Budget 2010: Marine Sector

Singapore has long put in place favourable tax incentives targeted at traditional shipping businesses. As part of the Government’s continuing efforts...

Opinions on Budget 2010: Deferring Import GST

Currently, 7 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) is payable on all importation of goods into Singapore at the time of import. The exception is when...

Towards innovation and productivity

In this year of the Tiger, the Singapore Government has chosen not to be a leaping Tiger in an attacking mode but a crouching Tiger, strategizing and...

What's next after Industrial Building Allowance phases out?

As Singapore gears itself towards improving land productivity, the industrial building allowance (IBA), which was first introduced in the 1940s to...

Recoveries not ready to go solo: Moody's Economy.com

The economic recovery among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is gathering significant momentum. Most economies booked impressive...

Warren Buffet's 2ic praises Singapore in parable about America gone wrong

Charles Munger lauds the concept of good regulation in the form of a "good father" "Benfranklin Leekwanyou Vokker" as the right way to run an economy...

2010 growth forecast pegged at as much as 6.5%

Expectations are higher with the Ministry of Trade and Industry revising its forecast following the 4% GDP expansion during the last quarter.

2009 economic results out 19 February

It's judgment day for the economy on Friday as the Ministry of Trade and Industry is set to release key economic findings at 8:00 am.