Singapore will experience a 2% increase in COE quota for the upcoming quarter. This a significant slowdown compared to the previous period's 27% surge.
Singapore's major checkpoint expansion project at Woodlands is set to start in 2025. This will improve not only its capacity, but also its efficiency.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has maintained its current monetary policy, highlighting stability in the face of global uncertainties.
Singapore's SME sector is set to grow in 2024, fueled by increasing foreign direct investments and technology transfers. Industry leaders at the DBS Market Outlook Series forum highlighted the Lion City’s potential for growth and expansion in this evolving economic landscape.
Singapore's Real Estate Investment Trusts (S-REITs) are poised for a solid year due to positive economic conditions and anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. This offers a much-needed respite after a tough 2023.
Singapore welcomes the Year of the Wood Dragon with a spectacular array of Chinese New Year (CNY) 2024 festivities across the island, featuring dragon displays, cultural workshops, and parades.
RHB analyst Alfie Yeo predicts a positive year for Singapore's F&B sector with a 3% GDP growth. This is driven by strong consumer demand and global economic recovery.
The Lion City’s passport joined the ranks of the world's most powerful, offering visa-free access to 194 countries, according to the Henley Passport Index.
Starting in the first half of 2024, the Ministry of Communications and Information will introduce the Shared Responsibility Framework, mandating banks and telecommunications companies to actively safeguard customers against phishing scams.
Singapore secured its position as the leading Asian city in global crypto readiness, ranking 5th worldwide. This is fueled by a strategic blend of regulations and innovation
In 2023, the Singapore Exchange's ETF market saw remarkable gains, particularly in US and India-focused ETFs, along with a strong showing from gold ETFs.
The impressive consumption of the CDC vouchers in 2023, with 97% of the vouchers rolled out having been spent, indicates the program's relevance in addressing immediate household needs and supporting the local economy.
With continuous efforts alongside various agencies and industry partners, HDB is optimistic about completing all remaining COVID-delayed projects by early 2025.
As Singapore gears up for the increase in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to 9% in 2024, many Singaporeans are wondering about its potential implications for their finances, such as how this might affect personal loan interest rates.
Strategic diversification, smart investment choices, and a mindful approach to the shifting financial markets are crucial this 2024.