Singapore

Singapore is amongst top global investment destinations: report

More than a quarter of global businesses look to Southeast Asia for expansion.

Singapore is amongst top global investment destinations: report

More than a quarter of global businesses look to Southeast Asia for expansion.

Singapore’s total merchandise trade down 7.8% in Q1

EnterpriseSingapore foresees that exports will decline 10% to 8%.

Telco company and global tech firm form JV to launch digital telco brands

e&international will also benefit from digital expertise and global operations.

Only 30% of Singaporeans trust financial institutions, amongst the lowest in the region

In Hong Kong, Australia, and Singapore, less than half of the customers express trust in their banks.

Developers face new requirements as Singapore safeguards property market from AML/TF activities

SG rolls out new anti-money laundering and terrorism financing requirements for developers that take effect on 28 June.

Expert warns of higher cost of doing business in Singapore because of ABSD rate hike

Government raised the ABSD rate for foreigners buying properties in Singapore from 30% to 60%.

Ohmyhome eyes sector and market expansion post-Nasdaq debut

CEO Rhonda Wong brings properties vision ‘to be there for everyone’ from SG to the world.

Singapore’s coffee sales to see ‘steady’ growth in next five years

The market is expected to grow by 3.2% CAGR over 2022-2027. 

Agribusiness GAR’s golden strategy combats supply chain issues

The palm oil firm stayed resilient by building its logistics capabilities. 

Can NFT be used as a health wallet for data privacy? SingHealth reveals how

NFT may potentially help patients get full ownership of their data.

Singapore, Germany collaborate for manufacturing and tech projects

This also marks the inaugural NRW-Singapore Open Innovation Call.

Chart of the Day: Why flexible workers go to their office

The majority go to the office to talk to their colleagues more efficiently.

More companies go for bigger collaborative spaces in post-pandemic offices

ISG, JLL Asia Pacific weigh in on fit-out trends, costs and near-future challenges.

Competing construction firms unite to meet industry’s towering demand

Construction industry expected to grow by 2.1% to $36b in 2023.

Cost and return of investment largest obstacle to increasing green buildings: study

Six in 10 said it is the biggest barrier to increasing the use of sustainable buildings.

The IT job: Demand for digital occupations rises in Singapore

It accounted for an annual average of 11% of total online job positions in Singapore.

CEOs in Singapore turn to deals for competitive advantage: report

This includes mergers and acquisitions, divestments, and joint ventures amongst others.