Beyond a swift lift to Singapore’s Q1 economy, Taylor’s concerts can deliver long-term dividends
A expert calculated that Swift’s six concerts here in March could generate S$350 million to S$500 million in tourism receipts.
Angela Tan
Singapore key exports rise 16.8% in January; fuels optimism for recovery, albeit a choppy one
The expansion in January came after a 1.5 per cent drop in December, and exceeded the 4.3 per cent growth forecast by economists polled by Bloomberg.
Singapore financial firms spent more fighting crime, meeting regulatory demands last year
According to a recent study, the growing complex web of global regulations and sanctions, coupled with stringent security checks, have dampened the customer experience.
4 insurers deemed too big to fail in Singapore to face additional scrutiny by regulator
The insurers have been named as “systemically important” to Singapore, in a new move that will subject them to higher regulatory standards and closer supervision, since their…
Foreign firms speeding up growth plans in Singapore and Asean: HSBC survey
Foreign businesses also expect sales in the region to grow by 23.2 per cent over the next 12 months, compared with 20.1 per cent in last year’s survey.
Asean countries to begin talks on $2.7 trillion digital economy pact by end-2023
Negotiations are expected to be officially launched at the 23rd Asean Economic Community council meeting, and officially acknowledged in September.
Supply-chain talent shortage in Singapore as big data, sustainability come into play
The need is greater now as firms navigate the constant disruptions to global trade that have stemmed from the pandemic.
S’pore adds more billionaires to Forbes’ richest list, but tech fortunes take a hit
This year saw several additions to the rarefied list, including Mr Kwek Leng Keow, with US$1.4 billion, of Hong Realty.