Singapore’s economy avoided a recession in 2023 as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned of a “troubled” international environment that will weigh on growth and security.
Singapore’s economy surged 2.8% in the fourth quarter, its highest quarterly growth in 2023
The city state's economy grew 2.8% year-on-year in the final quarter of 2023, and 1.2% for 2023, in line with expectations from Singapore's trade and industry ministry.
Singapore stocks open stronger on Tuesday; STI up 0.5%
Banking stocks rose in early morning trade. DBS : D05 +0.54% was trading up 0.6 per cent or S$0.20 at S$33.61. UOB : U11 +0.81% was up 0.7 per cent or S$0.21 at S$28.66, and OCBC : O39 +0.23% rose 0.3 ...
Singapore’s Q4 GDP growth speeds up
Singapore's economy grew 1.2% in 2023, moderating from the 3.6% growth in 2022, preliminary government data showed on Tuesday. Gross domestic product (GDP) was up 2.8% in the October to December ...
Q4 growth of 2.8% on manufacturing upturn lifts Singapore’s 2023 full-year growth to 1.2%
SINGAPORE’S economy expanded 1.2 per cent year on year in 2023, pulled up by stronger growth in the fourth quarter, advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) showed on Tuesday ...
Saudi fund outpaces Singapore’s GIC with US$31.6 billion splurge
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund emerged as the world’s most active sovereign investor last year, boosting its deal activity even as most global peers slashed spending.
Seatrium secures contract from Shell estimated at $400 million by DBS
The contract includes the installation of equipment provided by Shell and follows the LOI signed by both parties in August 2023.
Singapore’s Q4 GDP speeds up on firmer construction, manufacturing
Singapore's economy grew 2.8% in the fourth quarter year-on-year, preliminary government data showed on Tuesday, faster than some economists expected and helped by improvements in construction and manufacturing.
Singapore Economy Beats Expectations on Construction, Services
Singapore’s economy grew faster than expected in 2023, as year-end gains in manufacturing and construction coupled with relative strength in the services sector helped add momentum to activity.
Saudi Arabia tops sovereign wealth spending league with $31.5bn investment spree
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund spent more than any other last year after splashing out $31.5bn (£24.7bn) on investments ranging from a stake in Heathrow to ownership of a US gaming company. The Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has topped an annual ranking of sovereign investment fund spending,
Lower borrowing costs in Singapore likely if the US Fed cuts rates in 2024
SINGAPORE – The United States Federal Reserve is expected to pivot towards interest rate cuts in 2024, a move that would bring relief to Singaporeans through lower mortgage rates, but also cut their ... ( read original story ...)
Four detained at Tuas Checkpoint over import of e-vaporisers
They had purchased the e-vaporisers from a shopping mall in Johor Bahru and tried to enter Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Comparing the Best Fibre Broadband Packages in Singapore – Singtel, Starhub, M1 and More
There are no less than six telcos providing home fibre broadband services in Singapore, but which one is the best?
Singapore in 2024: Key changes and events to look out for
Key events and changes include PM Lee Hsien Loong passing the baton and new train stations to be opened. Read more at straitstimes.com.
A retired banker in Singapore was looking for his next venture. He found it by reviving a dying trade: traditional coffee shops.
Killiney Kopitiam is one of Singapore's most successful coffeechains. Woon Tek Seng told BI kopi culture will keep flourishing.
Fun stuff, networking opportunities, and business events in SG for 1st week of Jan 2024
SINGAPORE: Now that 2024 has formally begun, it is time to pull out your new,... The post Fun stuff, networking opportunities, and business events in SG for 1st week of Jan 2024 appeared first on The ...