SINGAPORE’S economy grew 4.4 per cent in 2024, revised up from the advance estimate of 4 per cent, data from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) showed on Friday (Feb 14). Read more at The ...
Singapore economy grows better-than-estimated 4.4% in 2024 but 2025 forecast kept to 1-3%
The economy faces downside risk from further escalation of geopolitical conflicts, higher uncertainty over US trade policies. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Projects Modest Trade Growth Amid Global Uncertainties
Enterprise Singapore continues to project exports growth at 1.0% to 3.0% this year. Singapore's non-oil domestic exports grew by 0.2% last year, reversing the 13.1% contraction seen in 2023 due to ...
Singapore’s economy grew 4.4% in 2024, beating forecasts and advance estimates
The ministry said Singapore's economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in 2024, up from an earlier estimate of 4 per cent. Both the estimate and the update beat the growth forecast of around 3.5 per cent.
Singapore-based Chinese, U.S. firms drive Thailand’s $33bn FDI bounty
BANGKOK -- Singapore ousted China as Thailand's top ... particularly new data centers and electronics factories. The digital and electronics sectors attracted a combined 475 billion baht ($13.6 ...
People aged 25-44 invest just 15%–17% of salary: DBS
Gen Zs and millennials are the least invested among all pre-retirement age groups, allocating just 15% to 17% of their salaries to investments. Over half of investments are allocated to fixed income.
New verification tool to boost Singapore as a finance hub
Singapore has announced through various groups a new payments entity and an automated solution to verify bills of lading, as it moves to strengthen its position as a global finance hub.
Singapore to set up new entity governing national payment schemes
The entity will work with MAS to develop Singapore’s national payments strategy, aiming to offer secure payments infrastructure.
New round-island virtual ride for OCBC Cycle; online registration from Feb 14
The main categories – The Straits Times Ride (20km), the Sportive Ride (40km) and the Foldie Ride by Brompton (40km) – will take place on closed roads on May 4, with landmarks such as the Benjamin ...
Mastercard Tokenizes 30% of Transactions in 2024, Acknowledges Crypto’s Disruptive Potential
Mastercard has reported that 30% of its transactions in 2024 were tokenized, recognizing stablecoins ability to disrupt financial services.
Singapore Weighs Tax Incentives to Help Revive Stock Market
A Singapore government-led review group proposed tax incentives to revitalize the stock market, the first steps taken in a market plagued by low liquidity and a dearth of new listings.Most Read from ...
China lifestyle brands are landing in Singapore: Should incumbents be worried?
Premium Chinese brands entering Singapore often favour retail spaces in prime locations such as Orchard Road, Marina Bay Sands, and other upscale malls which offer high footfall, visibility and brand ...
MAS review group proposes tax perks to boost Singapore’s equities market; more details on Feb 21
THE Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) equities market review group proposes to introduce tax incentives to spur more listings and investments in Singapore’s equities market, in its first set of ...
MAS’s equities market review group proposes tax incentives as part of measures to boost Singapore’s bourse
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced the first set of measures proposed by its equities market review group to strengthen Singapore’s stock market.
Green Bonds And The Singapore-Asia Taxonomy Of Sustainable Finance: The Next Level Of Ambition And Credibility.
Green Bonds And The Singapore-Asia Taxonomy Of Sustainable Finance: The Next Level Of Ambition And Credibility. Legal News and Analysis - Singapore - Tax - Conventus Law ...
Life insurance sales in Singapore up nearly 20% to $5.9b in 2024 after drop in 2023
The sale of investment-linked plans jumped 41% amid economic uncertainty and higher interest rates. Read more at straitstimes.com.