Amid ballooning prices, rents and mortgages, the affordability of public flats – home to over 80 per cent of the population – is under the spotlight Construction delays over Covid bottlenecks have …
Singapore posts worst non-oil domestic exports in a decade
“The worst is likely not over for Singapore’s export sector. We continue to expect further falls in global demand,” said Oxford Economics economist Alex Holmes.
Singapore still finding crypto gold as fintech investments hit $4.1B
Fintech investments in Singapore climb to the highest in three years, clocking $4.1 billion, as funds continue to flow towards cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Singapore must prepare for economic and geopolitical headwinds, says Lawrence Wong
Escalating conflict in the Russia-Ukraine war and the slowing global economy are downside risks that Singapore must be prepared for, says Lawrence Wong.
Singapore hiking tax on pricey property after wealth influx
In last year’s budget, Singapore increased taxes aimed at its richest residents, focusing on income, property and cars that were expected to generate a combined S$600 million a year. A growing fear …
Watch CNBC’s full interview with Singapore Deputy PM Lawrence Wong on the 2023 budget and more
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong discusses the 2023 budget that was delivered in parliament on Tuesday. He says the country’s economy has recovered back to …
Watch CNBC’s full interview with Singapore Deputy PM Lawrence Wong on the 2023 budget and more
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong discusses the 2023 budget that was delivered in parliament on Tuesday. He says the country’s economy has recovered back to …
Singapore faces a ‘delicate balancing act’ amid weak economy and inflation, says deputy PM
Singapore’s DPM Lawrence Wong says Budget 2023 was “particularly challenging” as the country tried to ensure fiscal prudence while helping Singaporeans with cost of living.
Singapore faces a ‘delicate balancing act’ amid weak economy and inflation, says deputy PM
Singapore’s DPM Lawrence Wong says Budget 2023 was “particularly challenging” as the country tried to ensure fiscal prudence while helping Singaporeans with cost of living.
Japan’s JERA faces complaint from climate activist over risk disclosures
A climate activist group on Wednesday lodged a complaint with the Singapore Exchange (SGX) over JERA Co Inc, saying Japan’s biggest power generator did not fully disclose risks related to its $300 million bond issue on the exchange last year.