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Singapore's trade levels look up amid 'better than expected' NODX in Aug 2020 : CGS- CIMB
Higher global tech demand and stockpiling of key components ahead of US' restrictions on Huawei’s suppliers has boosted trade
September 21, 2020
Singapore economy
Why Singapore must be pleased to see Chinese tech giants coming to the city with investment plans worth billions of dollars
All of them have their own reasons for flocking to the nation of 5.7 million people.
September 17, 2020
Singapore economy
Recovery in electronics exports pushes Singapore's NODX up by 7.7% in August
Things are looking up for Singapore’s trade sector, with NODX expanding 7.7% in August 2020.
September 17, 2020
Future of the economy
Businesses, individuals must be digitally-ready: Iswaran
Iswaran gave the keynote address at DBS Digital Day, outlining three goals in order for Singapore to emerge stronger from Covid-19
September 16, 2020
Labour market
Singapore's total employment falls to an all-time low in 2Q2020; retrenchments double
Softness in the labour market is likely to persist with continued weakness in hiring and pressure on companies to retrench: MOM
September 14, 2020
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Briefs
Quoteworthy: "I do not wish my current situation to be a distraction to their respective boards," -- Liew Mun Leong.
September 11, 2020
Labour market
Bleak hiring sentiment to continue into 4Q20: ManpowerGroup Survey
Jobseekers’ woes may well continue into the last quarter of the year, as the hiring pace in Singapore is expected to stay muted.
September 08, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore's economy tipped to shrink 6%, down from previous prediction: MAS Survey
Market watchers are looking at a 6% year-on-year contraction in Singapore’s economic growth for the year, down from an estimate of -5.8% in the previous survey published in June.
September 07, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore's manufacturing activity expands for second month in August
Manufacturing sentiment in Singapore was in the green in August, making this its second month of expansion.
September 07, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore to support companies that hire new local workers; MOM to disburse $1 bil to companies to 'bring forward' hiring plans
The topic of local employment has been in focus recently, with Singapore authorities making several moves to support domestic talent and curb the amount of foreign employees on its shores.
September 07, 2020