Economy

Baker Tilly’s CEO joins Middle East International Business Awards’ roster of judges

With the “acceptable next normal”, he believes that businesses must invest in success factors of upskilling and quicker performance methods.

Singapore retail sales up 0.2% YoY in July

UOB said retail sales will post a 10% full-year growth.

DBS' new scheme to help hawkers boost monthly income by 10%

The Adopt-a-Hawker Centre pilot programme was first launched in Tanjong Pagar Plaza Market and Food Centre.

Singapore retail sales up 0.2% YoY in July

UOB said retail sales will post a 10% full-year growth.

Singapore CEO’s more bullish about SG’s growth, earnings: KPMG

92% of Singapore CEOs are confident about the country’s growth.

Singapore inflation to continue transitory phase for rest of 2021

Upside risks, however, will continue to persist throughout the year.

Singapore records 2.5% increase in consumer prices

The transport expenditure saw the highest increase at 9.6% YoY.

How SG firms can tap GBA opportunities via Hong Kong

Chief Executive Carrie Lam said the city is an “ideal gateway” for businesses.

Hong Kong’s economic growth slows down as border control remains

The city’s GDP expanded by 7.5% in the second quarter from 7.9% previously.

Hong Kong leads race to 'normalcy'

With a score of 96%, Hong Kong is the closest out of 50 areas to pre-pandemic normal.

Southeast Asia’s neobank market to grow 50% in 2021

Funding and winding down of the pandemic’s impact on the economy will push this market.

SG-UK digital economy deal negotiations underway

It is aimed at providing a seamless digital trade and business between the two countries.

Vaccinated Singaporeans may soon be able to travel abroad: Lawrence Wong

Elderly Singaporeans are also urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Wealthy Hong Kongers to reach 831,000 by 2025

The global number of millionaires could go over 84 million in the next five years.

Singapore’s millionaire population to rise to 437,000 by 2025

The global number of millionaires could go over 84 million in the next five years.