Economy

Inflation eases to 4.5% in June

Inflation eases to 4.5% in June

MTI attributed the moderation to lower food and services inflation.

Flexspaces crucial to Singapore’s thriving hybrid work culture

IWG Singapore Country Manager Darren Rogers said workplace strategy is critical for businesses to overcome rising rental costs and retain talent.

Recalibration, not retreat: Decline in tech firms’ office uptake in Singapore explained

As Singapore’s tech sector adjusts office space as a cost-cutting measure, experts predict gradual rebound in demand.

Singapore businesses strengthen cyber defenses amid escalating threats

Cecil Su, director of cybersecurity at BDO Advisory, identifies the unique threats and recommends strategies to protect Singapore’s digital ecosystem...

How businesses in Singapore thrive in the digital era

Director of Singapore Kath Lau discusses key trends shaping the future of business in Singapore and the role of digital transformation in driving...

Singapore, EU launch bilateral digital trade agreement negotiations

It will build on earlier digital partnership and digital trade principles signed earlier.

Total trade contracts 19.2% YoY in June

This extended the 17.9% decrease in the previous month.

Singapore avoids recession due to growth in services sector

The Lion City is expected to post a 0.8% GDP increase this year.

Economy slightly grows in 2Q23: flash estimates

It grew 0.7% YoY from 0.4% YoY in 1Q23.

UOB survey reveals 83% of SG firms keen on SE Asia expansion

UOB’s Eric Lian points out the resilience and growth of ASEAN as the major attraction for Singapore companies to expand operations.

Two thirds of SGX-listed firms begins climate reporting initiatives

But only a tenth have had such reports independently audited, EY said.

SG, Vietnam ink 12 deals for digital talent development and investment for businesses

One of the memorandum of understanding offers upskilling for 5,000 businesses.

Mandatory climate reporting for listed and large non-listed firms recommended

The sustainability reporting advisory committee (SRAC) consulted 90 participants.

1.5 million Singaporeans to receive up to $700 from GSTV-Cash

Eligible citizens can get up to $300 more compared to 2022.

MAS, National Bank of Rwanda join hands for Rwanda Imbaraga SME ecosystem

It creates stronger connections between SMEs in Rwanda and Singapore.

Inflation momentum to ease further into 2023: analysts

RHB expects core inflation to decline 0.1% to 0.2% MoM in Q423.