While growth in the Singapore economy is expected to slow slightly in 2024, inflation is also forecast to ease.
Singtel mobile data services restored after users face intermittent access issue
SINGAPORE – Singtel has restored its mobile data services after thousands of customers experienced problems with the local telco’s service on Dec 9 morning. When contacted, the telco said: “Earlier ...
Singapore uni students continue to rent out their hostel rooms illegally on social media platforms
Advertisements for campus accommodation at some local universities have appeared on Chinese social media platforms and Carousell recently, throwing the illegal practice back in the spotlight.
What shifting supply chains mean for Singapore’s manufacturing industry
The Development and Incentives Manufacturing (DEI) is an important consideration for companies considering Singapore, providing a concessionary tax rate of 10% to encourage companies to engage in high ...
SingSaver is Singapore’s largest one-stop finance comparison platform to compare 43 travel insurance products
SINGAPORE, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SingSaver, a leading personal finance comparison platform in Singapore and subsidiary of MoneyHero Group (Nasdaq: MNY), introduces a series of exclusive offers ...
Economists Keep Singapore 2023 Growth Forecast Steady, Trim 2024 View in MAS Survey
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.