Tigerair to operate under Scoot brand starting July 25

The integrated Scoot fleet will comprise Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A320-family aircraft.

Jun 16, 2017

​Singapore non-oil domestic exports extend declines in May

Analysts at UOB said the two consecutive months of contraction in Singapore NODX have alarmed market watchers since it was growing at an average growth of 14% over the 5 months prior.

Jun 16, 2017

Singapore: Economists raise full-year GDP forecasts to 2.5%

For next year, analysts' median expectation is for GDP growth to reach 2.5%.

Jun 15, 2017

Singapore unemployment higher for most age groups in Q1

The overall unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.2% compared to the previous quarter, with resident and citizen joblessness rate clocking in at 3.2% and 3.5%, respectively.

Jun 13, 2017

Singapore: Retail sales continue growth in April, inching up 2.6%

Optical goods & books, computer & telecommunications equipment, recreational goods, and supermarkets reflected growths of 0.5 percent to 3.8 percent.

Jun 12, 2017

PropNex forms Singapore's largest property agency with DWG

According to the group, the merger will push PropNex's number of salespersons close to 7,000, with 1,071 coming from DWG.

Jun 12, 2017

Researchers engineer stem cell-grown heart tissue to improve drug testing

IBN Executive Director Prof. Jacki Ying said this would significantly improve the safety and efficacy of new drugs for the heart.

Jun 8, 2017

Singapore inks deal with Myanmar to boost partnerships for firms

The deal was signed by IE Singapore's Assistant Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tan Soon Kim and MIC's Secretary U Aung Naing Oo.

Jun 8, 2017

Singapore local businesses are getting optimistic for Q3

According to the study, the business confidence in Singapore has reflected further signs of positivity for the second consecutive quarter.

Jun 6, 2017

Singapore e-recruitment clocks its second month of slump

According to the index, the IT, Telecom/ISP and BPO/ITES sectors reported strong online hiring activity, recording a 15% growth in the said month.

Jun 5, 2017

Singapore reigns supreme in global ranking for online presence

Singapore's robust online infrastructure has led to it jumping two spots to rank sixth in A.T Kearney's Global Cities Index 2017.

Jun 5, 2017

CapitaLand acquires Guozheng Center as it ditches Innov Tower in Shanghai

According to CapitaLand President and Group CEO Lim Ming Yan, this goes to show that China continues to be an attractive core market for the group.

Jun 2, 2017

NWC submits $60 wage hike proposal for low-wage workers

It suggested an increase of around $50 to $65 for workers earning a basic monthly salary of up to $1,1000.

Jun 2, 2017

SGX wants more tech startups to launch IPOs in Singapore

Singapore Exchange is aiming to make itself an attractive listing for technology firms to launch an initial public offering on.

Jun 1, 2017

SIA adds Stockholm as second Scandinavian destination

Singapore Airlines' flights to Sweden's capital will boost connectivity between Southeast Asia and Northern Europe.

Jun 1, 2017

More private firms turn unprofitable, pulling down wage hikes, says MOM

Amongst the private firms with low-wage employees earning a monthly basic wage of up to $1,100, only 2 in 5 granted wage increases.

May 31, 2017

SIA's SilkAir to launch direct flight service to Hiroshima

The direct flights will be operated with the airlines' fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which has Business and Economy class cabins.

May 31, 2017

Singapore shipyard faces nosedive as industry cuts workforce

Last year was a dismal one for Singapore shipyards as they recorded fewer orders compared to 2015.

May 29, 2017

Electronics sector sparks 6.7% growth in Singapore's manufacturing output

The robust electronics cluster has once again boosted overall manufacturing output of Singapore, which grew 6.7% in April.

May 26, 2017

Singapore economy growth slows down, grows by 2.7% in Q1

On a quarterly basis seasonally-adjusted annualised basis, the economy contracted by 1.3% after posting a rebound of 12.3% last quarter.

May 25, 2017