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Singapore is 17th most expensive location to send expat workers
Singapore is 17th most expensive location to send expat workers
The expatriate pay package for mid-level workers costs around US$225,171 annually.
1 in 2 Singaporeans plan to buy a new home in the next 2 years
And 1 in 3 millennials have their eyes on luxury property.
Singapore inflation to continue transitory phase for rest of 2021
Upside risks, however, will continue to persist throughout the year.
Singapore records 2.5% increase in consumer prices
The transport expenditure saw the highest increase at 9.6% YoY.
A bridge over digitalised water: Smart Water brings Singapore and Netherlands together
Singapore is not alone in its Smart Water journey, and private companies from all over the world are offering solutions.
Singapore to benefit by $8.19b from cloud-based technology: Deloitte
For the Asia Pacific as a whole, adoption of cloud technology could contribute US$160b to the economy.
Exports industry struggle amidst last month’s 6% expansion
The decline in electronics is seen as one of the culprits.
Exports expand for eighth straight month in July by 12.7%
China, the EU 27, and Taiwan’s appetite for Singapore exports grew.
Singaporeans believe getting the jab will help them get jobs: survey
Approximately 62% of Singaporeans believe that getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will lead to more employment opportunities.
DBS hits all-time high stock price of $31.47
This is the first time a stock traded above $31 per unit for one session.
Singapore is the 5th most active real estate investment market in APAC
Investment activity in the Singapore real estate market was up 97% in the first half of the year.
Singapore ranks 4th most expensive market to build in Asia
Lion City’s construction market continues to face significant manpower shortages and supply chain constraints.
A rough landing: Changi slips to 3rd place in World’s Top Airports
Doha Hamad and Tokyo Haneda break Singapore Changi’s seven year streak as the world’s best airport.
Fully vaccinated individuals allowed to attend larger events: Lawrence Wong
Minister of Finance Lawrence Wong details how Singapore plans to ease its restrictions in the coming days.
Singapore's retail sales rise 25.8% in June
This is attributed to the low base in June 2020 when physical stores were closed.
Singapore banks post robust net profit results
All three major banks reported net profits of more than $2b for the first six months of 2021.
Marketing Briefing: F&B, groceries to thrive in 24/7 service
This is driven by the 2.2 billion internet users in the Asia Pacific region.
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