The current climate of persistent inflation and dampened economic growth looks set to continue in 2023, and young professionals in Singapore unused to such scenarios will have to take steps to ...
Dollar steady as investors await economic data, Fed minutes
The U.S. dollar was mostly flat on Tuesday as investors awaited slew of economic data this week along with minutes of the last Federal Reserve meeting that will shed light on the Central bank's ...
Singapore’s economic growth slows to 3.8% in 2022; outlook darkens for 2023
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s economy grew by 3.8 per cent in 2022, slowing sharply from the 7.6 per cent growth achieved a year earlier, said the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Tuesday. In the ...
Live updates: Singapore GDP grows 3.8% in 2022, exceeding official forecast
Gross domestic product grew 3.8 per cent in 2022, beating official estimates of 3.5 per cent, but well short of the 7.6 per cent growth in 2021. The city-state’s economy grew by 2.2 per cent ...
Singapore withstands a global property downturn
Property is crashing everywhere, except in Singapore. The Asian city-state’s private residential prices are up 14% year-on-year, according to third-quarter data from Knight Frank. That’s a sharp contrast to major cities like Hong Kong and Sydney,
Esquire ceases publication in Singapore
Former editor-in-chief Rahat Kapur, alongside select members of the Esquire Singapore team, will spearhead this new initiative with details to follow in Q1 2023.
Singapore dollar to tussle with baht for best regional currency
The race to be Southeast Asia’s best-performing currency in 2023 looks like being between the Thai baht and Singapore dollar.
Singapore’s Economic Growth Slowed in Fourth Quarter
SINGAPORE—Singapore’s economy grew at a slower pace in the fourth quarter of 2022, mainly due to a contraction in the manufacturing sector. Gross domestic product expanded 2.2% in the quarter ended December from a year earlier, according to advance ...
A tale of two halves for the market in 2023
First, there will be a volatile bottoming process, and then a rebound, say analysts. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Higher cost of capital a challenge for SGX IPO landscape as Reits, Spacs face lower valuations
INITIAL public offering (IPO) activity on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) could remain muted in 2023 as real estate investment trusts (Reits) adjust to the realities of lower valuations in a higher ...
Spring cleaning season: Where to donate and recycle clothing, books and bulky items in Singapore
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Here are more than 30 places in Singapore that will help you declutter and do good at the same time.
As social inclusion becomes an ESG consideration, Singapore firms could improve on language inclusivity
WHENEVER I come to the office, I like to check in with the lady who tidies our office. Read more at The Business Times.
Best luxury small sedans in Singapore
Getting a taste of luxury motoring need not mean having to drive a big, expensive limousine. CarBuyer.com.sg looks at the best luxury small sedans you can buy here in Singapore.Welcome back to another ...
Stock Market LIVE: Sensex tops 61k, Nifty up 50 pts; Tata Steel, Hindalco gain
Stock markets start flat on the first trading day of 2023. Metal and PSU Bank shine, while Pharma stocks struggle. Tata Steel and Hindalco gain; Bajaj Auto and Asian Paints tank. Asian markets are ...
High credit card debt in S’pore not a concern yet even as discretionary spending picks up, experts say
Cardholders spent money on bubble tea drinks, online gaming and travel, bank data showed. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Basketball: Q&A with Singapore Slingers’ new import Chanceler Gettys
In this episode, ST sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan is joined by two men who have won the tournament before - Singapore national team captain Hariss Harun and Thailand head coach Alexandre Polking.