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Cautious Budget spending necessary for long-term planning: Heng Swee Keat
SINGAPORE (Mar 4): Singapore may have accumulated huge surpluses during the current term of government, but that does not indicate an upcoming spending spree. The surpluses will also not be used to stall an impending Goods and Services Tax hike due to hap
March 05, 2019
Sticking to tactical cost savings could hurt APAC companies’ growth: Deloitte
SINGAPORE (July 25): Companies in Asia Pacific (APAC) region are expecting to focus on cost reduction over the next 24 months, especially in Singapore, China and India, according to a new report published by Deloitte.
July 25, 2017
Global Markets
Gloom for retailers as Chinese tourists spend less on shopping
SHANGHAI (July 11): They’re still coming in droves -- but no longer buying in spades.
July 11, 2017
Tech
Asia Pacific spending on robotics set to double by 2020
SINGAPORE (Jan 16): Investment in robotics and related services are expected to double from the current $60 billion to more than $133 billion in the Asia Pacific region by 2020.
January 16, 2017
Global Markets
Japan core machinery orders fall as demand uncertainty sets in
TOKYO (Jan 16): Japan's core machinery orders fell in November at the fastest pace in seven months in a sign that some companies may be turning cautious about capital expenditure because of uncertainty over domestic and overseas demand for goods and s
January 16, 2017
Shoppers’ wallets stay shut in 3Q16 and possibly beyond
SINGAPORE (Oct 5): Singapore’s retail environment continues to be challenging in 3Q, and weaker-than-expected economic growth and the soft job market is likely to affect spending for the rest of the year, Cushman & Wakefield.
October 05, 2016