Economy

Singapore has hit on a new location for its infrastructure--under this trove of skyscrapers in the Marina Bay financial district. 
Economy

Singapore to move infrastructure underground to free up space

With lateral and vertical expansion exhausted, overcrowded city looks below for options

3 April 2019
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3 April 2019
Flash estimates from the Urban Redevelopment Authority showed private home prices fell 0.6% in the three months to March from the previous quarter, when they edged down 0.1%.
Economy

Singapore home prices fall again as economy, measures bite

Private residences in prime areas hardest hit

1 April 2019
The Singapore government has launched a series of new food projects in order to be able to feed its growing population. Earlier this month, it announced it would open an 'Agri-Food Innovation Park' for high-tech farming processes.
Economy

Singapore focuses on food security to counter external threats

City-state rolls out 'agri tech park' project as it seeks to reduce dependency on food imports

30 March 2019
General view of apartment blocks consisting of private and public housing, in Singapore.
Economy

Singapore's new land-use plan boon for many developers

Urban planning agency aims to rejuvenate central office precinct

29 March 2019
Hyflux needs to find a new sponsor before a debt moratorium expires on April 30.
Companies

Angry Singapore investors to rally against Hyflux debt-restructure plan

Pressure mounts on Singapore government over its handling of the issue

29 March 2019
According to the Singapore Economic Development Board, the pharmaceuticals segment's output expanded by 17.9% in February.
Nikkei Markets

Singapore manufacturing shows tentative signs of recovery

Semiconductor industry may be nearing bottom, says Citi

26 March 2019
Singapore's economy ended last year on a downbeat note, growing by just 1.9% year on year in the final three months, the slowest pace since the third quarter of 2016. 
Economy

Singapore's inflation data lift odds of April pause by MAS

Central bank says external sources of price pressures have receded

25 March 2019
Singapore reports non-oil domestic exports as these provide a better gauge of economic activity.
Nikkei Markets

Singapore non-oil domestic exports stage surprise rebound

Rise in exports to China, Hong Kong may be part due to trade diversification

18 March 2019
SGX has been relying on derivatives to grow revenues and profits in recent years.
Nikkei Markets

Singapore Exchange hurt by HKEX's China derivatives move

Competition could eat into SGX's most lucrative business

14 March 2019
Japanese manufacturers are shipping fewer goods to China, a trend that is weighing on Japan's economy.
Trade war

Taiwan and Malaysia likely biggest losers in US-China trade deal

Supply shift could hit chip exporters hardest says Goldman

14 March 2019
Last month, Singapore’s Economic Development Board  said factory output fell for the first time in over a year in January, hurt by double-digit declines in electronics and precision engineering.
Nikkei Markets

Singapore central bank survey trims growth forecast to 2.5%

Private sector economists also lower city-state's inflation outlook

13 March 2019
A student assembles a model airplane at a secondary school in Singapore.
Politics

Singapore eases up on school testing to foster creativity

World's top exam performer seeks to boost competitiveness in information economy

13 March 2019
 Chinese women make 57% of the total number of self-made female billionaires. Five of those Chinese billionaires made their fortunes in construction and real estate.
8 March 2019
Singapore's central business district. Banks from the city-state achieved strong profit growth in 2018 thanks to diverse operations and target markets.
Business trends

Southeast Asian banks log double-digit gains on strong lending

Singaporean players nab foreign cash, while Indonesia caters to individuals

8 March 2019
Spending by tourists at the city-state's shops fell a hefty 14% in 2018 although visitor numbers rose 6.2%, according to preliminary estimates from the Singapore Tourism Board.
Nikkei Markets

Singapore retailers fail to gain from record visitors

Changing preferences, online competition hurt

7 March 2019
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5 March 2019
To stay competitive and become a "smart" city, Singapore has been investing in emerging digital technologies across various industries.
Economy

China's 'Greater Bay' threatens Singapore's finance and tech status

Analysts see huge Hong Kong-Macao project siphoning business away from city-state

4 March 2019
Fewer Chinese travelers came to Singapore in December 2018, with arrivals down 3% on the year.
Economy

Southeast Asia eases visa rules to counter fall in Chinese tourists

Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia woo visitors from new markets

1 March 2019
Employees of Singaporean conglomerate Keppel stand amongst jackup rigs at their shipyard in Singapore. 
Nikkei Markets

Singapore manufacturing records first drop in 13 months

Electronics, precision engineering output fall by double-digits in January

26 February 2019
Singapore’s Economic Development Board announced that the country’s manufacturing output for January dropped 3.1% from a year ago, marking the first year-on-year decline since December 2017.
Economy

Singapore manufacturing slump portends regional slowdown

City-state sees first output decline in 13 months

26 February 2019
Singapore sets foreign worker quotas for each sector to control labor inflow.
Economy

Companies face higher costs as Singapore cuts foreign workers

State wants to improve productivity but weak economic outlook weighs on its plans

19 February 2019
The Singapore government will spend more on social development this year, including support for the elderly and low-income households.
Politics

Singapore expands support for elderly and low-earners as election nears

Budget for 2019 focuses more on social development, less on economy

18 February 2019
Southeast Asia faced several headwinds in 2018, including escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and weakening local currencies.
Economy

Trade war hits SE Asia, growth down for first time in 3 years

US-China dispute weighs on Singapore and Thailand economies in 2019

18 February 2019
Exports from Singapore to all the top-10 markets declined, with shipments to China sliding 25.4% year on year following a 15.4% expansion in December. 
Economy

Singapore's exports suffer biggest drop in over two years

Demand falls for both electronics, non-electronics in January

18 February 2019