Experts surveyed by Singapore’s central bank have maintained their economic growth forecast for this year, but trimmed their views for 2024, flagging risks from an external slowdown.
CPF top-up for tax relief in Singapore: How and why you should do it
While CPF contributions are mandatory for majority of workers in Singapore, a significant aspect of the CPF system is the option to top-up your accounts – or the accounts of your loved ones – ...
8 in 10 employers in Singapore plan to give at least 1 month’s salary bonuses
ManpowerGroup Singapore noted that this strategy is crucial to “maintain competitiveness in talent retention and attraction.” ...
Economists cut Singapore’s 2024 growth forecast on global slowdown fears: MAS survey
S'pore's gross GDP was projected at 2.3 per cent in 2024, down from an earlier prediction of 2.5 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Economists cut Singapore’s 2024 growth forecast to 2.3%, maintain 2023 projection at 1%: survey
PRIVATE-sector economists lowered their forecast for Singapore’s 2024 growth and raised their inflation expectations, in the latest quarterly survey of professional forecasters published by the ...
Platinum Fruits Triumphs at Asian Export Awards 2023
Platinum Fruits, a Thai exporter of premium fresh fruits, highlights three key strengths: "Knowledge & Knowhow – Cooperation with Farmers - Quality Control throughout the value chain". They won the ...
This 23-year-old bought a $150 home beer brewing kit and turned it into a six-figure business
Bread is so common and in all the meals that we have, which is why so much of it gets thrown out," Purohit, now 23 years old, told CNBC last week on the sidelines of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit Asia ...
Singapore wraps up 12 days of climate programmes and green deal-making as COP28 nears finish line | Video
As COP28 negotiations go into overtime with no outcome in sight, Singapore tallies up key gains made over the past 12 days. From new deals on carbon credit collaboration to commitments on concrete ...
Singapore, Brunei reaffirm commitment to ties as 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations approaches
SINGAPORE: Singapore and Brunei reaffirmed the shared commitment of both countries to elevate ties, with 2024 marking the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...
Singapore jails pregnant therapist who attacked autistic child under her care
The lawyer for Nur Amira Muhamad Razali said her client, who is 26 weeks’ pregnant and has a one-year-old son, was under stress when she committed the offence as she had just been diagnosed with ...
Singapore shares open flat on Wednesday; STI dips 0.02%
SINGAPORE stocks opened Wednesday (Dec 13) on a muted note after global equities ended mixed overnight. Read more at The Business Times.
Digital bank Trust unveils environmentally-friendly payment card
Singapore’s digital bank Trust is offering the country’s first Ocean Plastic payment card. The card, launched in collaboration with electronics multinational firm Thales, consists of 70% Ocean Plastic ...
CPF withdrawal at 55 years old: What can you do?
SINGAPORE – The Central Provident Fund (CPF) helps working Singaporeans and Singapore permanent residents set aside funds for retirement. Contributions to CPF are split into three accounts: - Ordinary ...
Singapore actress Rui En develops deep vein thrombosis, says she ‘should or would be dead’
In a recent Instagram post, Singapore actress Rui En shared her experience with a health condition called deep vein thrombosis occurring in her upper body.
Singapore court sentences therapist who repeatedly hit autistic 9-year-old boy during therapy session to three weeks’ jail
A mother noticed red marks resembling nail marks on her autistic child’s arm after his closed-door session with an educational and ...
Canadian rock band Sum 41 to play farewell show in Singapore in March
Tickets priced from $98 go on sale for LAMC’s members on Dec 18, while general sales start on Dec 20. Read more at straitstimes.com.