SINGAPORE – When the Government forecast in November 2024 that the Singapore economy would expand at a slower pace in 2025 and inflation dropped to a surprisingly low level the very next month, ...
Fewer Singapore retrenchments in 2024 than in 2023; resident employment grew: Ministry
SINGAPORE: Layoffs rose in the last quarter of 2024, but the year still closed with fewer layoffs than in 2023, and more Singapore residents in jobs.
Weather update: Singapore will have a relatively rain-free Chinese New Year, but more storms await after
Our skies might be clearing up just in time for CNY, but more rainy days and thunderstorms await this monsoon season ...
Mediacorp DJ Joakim Gomez reflects on Singapore Idol past, is at peace with being known as ‘failed singer’ from the show
Gomez recently appeared in an episode of the CNA series The Assembly where he fielded questions from neurodivergent individuals, including some that touched on his past as a contestant in the singing ...
DBS/POSB and The Secret Little Agency creates limited-edition home scent to spread joy and fortune in Singapore over Chinese New Year
Singapore’s longest-serving neighbourhood bank has created a limited-edition home scent to spread joy and fortune in our homes this Lunar New Year.
Bank of Singapore makes six new appointments in Dubai
Bank of Singapore, one of Asia's biggest private banks, said on Monday that it has made six new appointments in Dubai to enhance its advisory and product solutions in the region. Bank of Singapore, ...
Singapore-listed US office Reits soar on Trump’s return to office mandate
SINGAPORE-LISTED office real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) have surged in the past week, after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order mandating federal employees to return to ...
4 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks That Are Perfect for the Sandwiched Generation
Looking for an attractive mix of growth and dividends? Here are four blue-chip stocks that are suitable for the sandwiched generation. The post 4 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks That Are Perfect for the ...
Singapore shares fall at Monday’s open; STI down 0.3%
SINGAPORE shares started trading in negative territory on Monday (Jan 27), mirroring the global markets. Read more at The Business Times.
Budget 2025 likely to invest in keeping workforce competitive, attracting talent: observers
AS DOWNSIDE economic risks loom, manpower-related moves in Budget 2025 should aim to keep Singapore attractive to foreign talent, while boosting skills and wages of local employees, watchers told The ...
Rare for Singapore political parties to use background screening firms to vet candidates: Industry players
The Workers’ Party’s decision to hire firms for background checks allows the party to distance itself from a candidate if issues arise later, companies in the industry said.
How Property Agents In Singapore Select Their Own Homes (And What You Can Learn)
When buying a home, who better to learn from than the experts? If you’re like many buyers, you may wonder whether your estate agent would follow the same advice they’re giving you. Would they make the ... ( read original story ...)
Experts split on Singapore’s monetary policy outlook for 2025
UOB expects mas to ease policy, whilst RHB sees no change till mid-2025. Experts have differing views on Singapore's monetary policy direction for 2025, following the recent easing of inflationary ...
Singapore data center market to hit $3b by 2032 with 9.53% CAGR
The Singapore data center market is projected to expand significantly, growing from US$1.3b in 2023 to US$3b by 2032, reflecting a 9.53% compound annual growth ...
Singapore inflation to stay within 1.5%-2.5% range in 2025: analysts
While RHB expects no immediate changes, UOB suggests the possibility of a 50 basis points reduction in the S$NEER slope. Singapore's inflation is projected to remain within the official forecast range ...
Singapore miles ahead in depth of technical knowledge: OpenAI research chief
SINGAPORE is well-positioned to reap success in artificial intelligence (AI), according to one of the top minds in the field. Read more at The Business Times.