Singapore GDP Expected To Recover in 2020 While the economic growth in 2019 was in line with the economists’ expectations, it is the worst showing in 10 years. This leaves room for doubt as to the extent of recovery that 2020 could bring. Singapore’s GDP in 2019 was 0.7 per cent according to estimates. The…
COVID-19 – What Companies and Employers Need to Know Staying Safe and Preventing Infection Amid Fears of the Spreading Virus With the rise in COVID-19 cases, it is important that employers and employees take the necessary precautions to keep the workplace safe during this time. Understanding What a Virus Is A virus…
Phase One of the US-China Trade Deal Has Been Signed and It Looks Promising The top two economy powerhouses have been at trade disputes for a long time. The United States of America and China have had different views on trade relationships and this has led to significant trade tensions. They have been a tit…
Productivity is the Top Priority for SMEs in Singapore Singapore’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are determined to make 2020 the year they focus on increasing productivity. A survey conducted by the United Overseas Bank (UOB) found that 51% of the SMEs surveyed were going to make it their top priority to implement productivity measures.…
ESG a Key Growth Driver, Say Fund Managers in Singapore 2020 Set to Be a Profitable Year for ESG Investments Adopting environment, social and governance (ESG) in investments will be a key driver in investment growth over the course of the next 3 years. These findings were reported by the Investment Management Association of…
SGX Reporting Rules Made Easier, but a Safeguard is in Place Riskier Companies Now Subjected to Quarterly Compulsory Reporting The SGX reporting rules in Singapore is undergoing some major changes in a recent announcement by the Singapore bourse. The Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) is now making it easier for businesses to focus on their…
Singapore’s Economy Manages to Grow Despite Gloomy Global Economy In Southeast Asia, Singapore has always been a feisty contender in a secure and robust economy. Its solid foundation as a trading port and a financial hub ever since the 1960s has weathered several economic crises. The government of Singapore has always been proactive in making…
Over Half of All Singaporean Employers Confident About 2020 Growth High Level of Business Confidence Although 2019 was marked by various economic challenges such as the US-China trade war, Singapore’s business environment remains buoyant as a study by recruitment firm shows that 55% of Singaporean employers cited high levels of confidence in their business…