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.
Analyst advises investors to tap into private markets for corporate growth
DBS also found further upside for gold investment.
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.
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