While supportive of employees who are fathers, small businesses cite the need to strike a balance with their manpower needs.
Here Are 10 Fastest-Growing Nations For U.S. Imports In Last Decade
The fastest-growing major U.S. import trading partner over the last decade is not Vietnam, though it’s growth rate was 365%.
China to boost January diesel, jet fuel exports, add to global supply
China's oil products exports are set to rebound in January as refiners, armed with fresh quotas, boost diesel shipments and jet fuel sales for peak Lunar New Year travel, estimates from traders and ...
Singapore’s logistics growth slows with Red Sea attacks and Panama drought
Simultaneous crises in two major shipping canals have caused delays, raised costs and disrupted supply chains. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Top ten import-dependent countries by GDP ratio
Nigeria's import levels are at least 10 times lower than those of some countries, yet these nations, such as Hong Kong, Luxembourg, ...
Singapore new home sales hit 15-year low as high prices, interest rates cool market
The annual figure is the lowest since 2008, and is another sign of a cooling market that has so far avoided the worst of a global housing downturn ...
Bitcoin’s ETF hangover saddles crypto token with worst streak in a month
Fanfare has ebbed over new US exchange-traded funds (ETF) for the largest digital asset. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Can Singapore get another not-for-profit hospital to help keep private sector costs down?
SINGAPORE – Many industry players and watchers were caught ... To set up and run such a facility could mean they deploy good staff and other resources from their usual business.” Raffles Medical Group ...
China’s visa-free deals with Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore could trigger Asean trade, investment boost
China might further increase its influence in Southeast Asia through visa-free deals with Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) bloc already its ...
NZ food producer in Singapore recalls yoghurt snack containing undeclared milk allergen
New Zealand-based food manufacturer Kiwigarden has recalled one of its snack products because it contains an undeclared milk-based ingredient that could cause an allergic reaction.
Chinese New Year spurs gold demand in China and Singapore, while India discounts widen
PHYSICAL gold demand in most of the top Asian hubs firmed this week as the approaching Chinese New Year encouraged buyers in China and Singapore, while discounts widened in India as jewellers stayed ...
Singapore bill would expand control over crypto financial products
A bill introduced into the Singapore parliament would expand the powers of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Commentary: Case of director of 980 companies drives home a problem for business-friendly Singapore
A series of convictions for nominee directors whose companies were used for money laundering highlights a problem for Singapore as a leading business hub, says NUS corporate governance expert Mak Yuen ...
Singapore stocks retreat on Friday on weak China data, Middle East tensions
SINGAPORE – A lacklustre week ended on a lacklustre note ... set the tone while fresh tensions in the Middle East and data showing China’s full-year exports fell for the first time in seven years were ...
I moved to Singapore for my boyfriend and landed what I thought was my dream job. Then everything fell apart.
Miriam Deliva moved to Singapore with her ex-boyfriend in 2018. It was expensive and stressful, and she missed her lifestyle and family in Australia.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2004
AS WE navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving global economy, Singapore once again stands at a crossroads. The city-state needs to continue attracting foreign direct inves ...