Economy
S'pore, Indonesia explore carbon capture opportunities
Carbon capture and storage was one of the opportunities being studied by other countries.
Economists cut 1Q24 GDP forecast amid weak March manufacturing
Manufacturing output fell 3.2% YoY in March.
De Beers Group to relocate auctions HQ from Singapore to Botswana
It moved its Global Sightholder Sales business from the US to Botswana in 2013.
Green trademarks filings jump 30% in Singapore in the last five years: IPOS
Transportation innovations led green trademark filings in the past decade.
Low inflation in Singapore unlikely to hold in 2Q24
In March, inflation fell to 2.7%.
Lower private transport costs ease inflation to 2.7% YoY in March
In February, headline inflation was at 3.4 YoY.
Manufacturing-related stocks book $68m in net institutional inflows
Total returns, however, declined by 8.9% year-on-year
Singapore ready to tap Philippine market potential
For years, Singapore has been a top foreign investor in the Philippines.
Export decline not tied to global demand, says expert
Non-oil domestic exports fell 20.7% YoY in March.
New platform to boost Japan-Singapore startup collaboration
The countries will also launch a pitch event for startups and SMEs.
Non-oil domestic exports fall 20.7% YoY in March
The decline in non-electronic NODX contributed largely to the drop.
InvoiceNow integration set for GST-registered companies in 2025
New voluntary GST registrants must comply from April 2026.
DBS-SMU survey shows mixed inflation views in SG
Four in 10 Singaporeans expect inflation to decline in the next 12 months.
Lawrence Wong to become Prime Minister as Lee Hsien Loong steps down
The turnover will happen on 15 May.
Singapore leads in accelerating decarbonization efforts in Southeast Asia: report
The state could expand the list of qualifying projects under its carbon tax regime.
Disinflation trends may prompt MAS slope cut
UOB experts said MAS may cut monetary policy slope by 50 bps.
Commentary
Digital identity in the age of AI: Singapore’s strategic advantage
Why Singapore-based firms still underestimate the human side of doing business in North Asia
Singapore's hiring slowdown: A call for data-driven resilience
When it comes to AI, there is no such thing as too many chefs
The agility trap: Why most Singaporean businesses are structured for stability, not speed
Building a Southern Malaysia supply chain ecosystem for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing
Failed talks, rising costs: Why Singapore still feels the shock of Middle East tensions
How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs
Singapore’s AI ambitions will rise or fall on infrastructure
Why a clear digital roadmap is essential for business success