Singapore private home prices to rise by about 2% in 2020 and 2021: Fitch Ratings The agency said improving borrower affordability, as household incomes grow faster than home prices, and lower interest rates will contribute […]
Singapore’s November exports fall 5.9% in 9th straight month of decline Singapore’s trade numbers continued a downward streak in November as its exports declined for the ninth straight month, according to official data released on […]
S’pore ranks fifth for IPO launches by foreign firms Singapore’s stock market ranked fifth globally among destinations chosen by foreign companies to launch initial public offerings (IPOs) this year, noted a new report. — Straits […]
MFA issues travel notice for northeast India due to violent protests Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Saturday (Dec 14) issued a travel notice for northeast India, advising Singaporeans travelling there to exercise vigilance […]
Singapore climbs 2 spots to become 7th most expensive city in Asia for expats; Hong Kong at No. 3 The Republic climbed five spots to become the 13th most expensive city in the world for […]
Singapore’s 2019 growth forecast raised to 0.7%: MAS survey The Singapore economy is expected to grow 0.7 per cent this year, according to private-sector economists polled in a quarterly survey by the Monetary Authority of […]
Singapore keeps ninth spot on UN human development index Singapore has come in ninth on the latest United Nations Human Development Index, which uses indicators such as life expectancy and education to gauge a country’s […]
Singapore among the most well-fed in the world, for second consecutive year: Study Singaporeans are among the most well-fed populations in the world, according to a recent study. — The Straits Times Consumers to pay […]
Simulator training a must for learner motorists from Dec 16 Learner motorists will have to undergo driving or riding simulator training before being allowed to book their practical driving or riding tests with effect from […]
HSA recalls 3 types of diabetes drugs due to potentially cancer-causing impurity The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) recalled three out of 46 Metformin medicines, after they have been found to contain trace amounts of a […]
Clear immigration without passport? Some Singaporeans now can at Changi Airport T4 arrival Clearing immigration on arrival at Changi Terminal 4 could be a “contactless” and potentially quicker process for some Singaporeans. — Channel NewsAsia […]
Salaries seen rising 3.7% next year with employers turning to other incentives to retain staff: Mercer The overall salary increase projected for 2020 is 3.7 per cent, up slightly from 3.6 per cent in 2019, […]