Singapore

Smart cities

A Smart Nation ascending to the public cloud

(Dec 13): The Singapore government recently released its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, which if fully implemented, could lead the way for AI implementation in the region if not globally. To realise this enticing vision, Singapore will ne

Singapore economy

Tourists surging to Singapore help push hotel deals to record

(Dec 11): Hotel deals in Singapore are set for a record amid a surge in tourist arrivals buoyed by people wanting to avoid the protests in Hong Kong.
Singapore's property glut could take years to clear

Property

Singapore's property glut could take years to clear

(Dec 9): Singapore has a property glut that could take years to clear, threatening to kill a nascent price recovery amid an already uncertain economic outlook.

Things to do

Your Week Out

The Nyetimber Secret Garden at 1880 Singapore Until Feb 29, 2020

Singapore economy

Singapore tourist arrivals hit new high

(Dec 2): It’s almost like a sequel to “Crazy Rich Asians.”

Singapore economy

Singapore October core inflation eases to over three-year low

SINGAPORE (Nov 25): Singapore's core inflation rate eased to its weakest level in over three years in October, data showed on Monday.

Global Economy

As Trump upends trade flows, no benefit felt yet from shift in global supply chains

SINGAPORE (Nov 25): Since the entry of China into the World Trade Organisation in 2001, national economies have been integrated into the global economy at an unprecedented pace. According to the WTO, more than half of world trade in goods and services con

Hong Kong protests

Singapore and Shanghai threaten Hong Kong's status as finance hub

(Nov 8): Hong Kong has long defied predictions it’ll lose its stature as Asia’s top international financial center — but for how much longer?

Sustainability

Singapore plans tree-planting bonanza to battle climate change

(Oct 22): Land-scarce, low-lying and increasingly hot Singapore is going to have to find room for more than a quarter of a million new trees and shrubs as the city-state steps up measures to respond to climate change.

Ageing

These are the world’s best (and worst) pension systems

(Oct 21): The Netherlands and Denmark have the best pensions systems in the world, according to a global study that shines a light on how nations are preparing aging populations for retirement.
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