SINGAPORE: Singapore shares slipped on Friday morning, following a trend of global market losses from the previous day. The Business Times reports, as of 9:01 am, the Straits Times Index (STI) was ...
Singapore Industrial Production Tumbles 9.2%
Singapore's industrial production declined at the fastest pace in seven months in March, data from the Economic Development Board ...
Singapore factory output reverses into negative territory in March, down 9.2%
SINGAPORE’S industrial production contracted 9.2 per cent year on year in March, dragged down by double-digit declines in the electronics and volatile biomedical clusters, data from the Singapore ...
Singapore’s economy boosted by Taylor Swift, Coldplay shows; over half of concertgoers ‘likely’ from overseas
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) noted estimates by private-sector analysts indicating the concerts could have generated tourism receipts of up to S$450 million.
Core inflation in Singapore expected to remain elevated, before falling in fourth quarter: MAS
The GST hike to 9 per cent has likely been fully passed through to most consumer prices., said MAS Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s growth trajectory remains intact on improving exports, tourism boost: MAS
The World Trade Organisation forecasts global merchandise trade is to expand by 3.3 per cent in 2024, up from 0.8 per cent in 2023. In tandem, Enterprise Singapore expects the Republic’s non-oil ...
Singapore Economy Likely to Strengthen This Year, But Faces Long-Term Pressures
Singapore’s central bank said growth could be driven by the global electronics upturn, which is broadening beyond semiconductors and is fueling growth in Asia’s emerging markets.
Workplace flexibility on rise as Singapore pushes for four-day week
SINGAPORE authorities have granted workers the right to request a four-day week and more work-from-home days under a new flexible working guideline. Read more at The Business Times.
Delivery riders call out home-based business for ‘rude & degrading’ signs posted on door
One sign reads, “If you arrive early… learn to wait!!! Orders take time to prepare… You can always cancel your order.” ...
Vietnam-Singapore trade on the rise since start of 2024
Trade between Vietnam and Singapore topped SGD2.54 billion (US$1.87 billion) in March, rising 4.29% year on year, according to the Trade Office of Vietnam in the city state.
Best Fibre Broadband Singapore 2024: Singtel vs Starhub vs M1 vs Others
It wasn't long ago that blazing fast 1Gbps fibre broadband plans seemed like a luxury plan reserved for the high SES. However, technological advances and fierce competition have made these ultra-high ...
Singapore jails man for leaving 43 cats without food, water at faeces-strewn flat
Muhammad Danial Sukirman was sentenced to 20 days’ jail for causing ‘unnecessary pain and suffering’ to the felines by failing to provide adequate food and water.
Singapore’s Far East Shopping Centre tries again for en-bloc sale, some shop owners may move to Orchard Towers or retire
With en-bloc plans for Far East Shopping Centre up in the air for a second time, shops located in the building along Orchard Road remain in limbo over ...
Singapore scientists replace fish feed with microbial protein extracted from soybean wastewater
Singapore scientists have found a way to replace feed for fish farming with a kind of protein extracted from the wastewater that is used to process soybeans. This could mean more sustainable fish ...
Productivity in Singapore’s aerospace sector up nearly 20% compared to pre-COVID
Singapore's aerospace sector has seen production output rise by nearly 20%, compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic. That's even with the same manpower within the industry. The Association of Aerospa ...
CapitaLand Investment Q1 revenue dips 0.2% to $650 million
The group highlighted higher contributions from Japan, where it added three rental housing properties. Read more at straitstimes.com.