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Singapore Raises Alarm Over US Tariffs: Economic Growth Forecasts at Risk

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warns of the serious risks posed by the US's new 10% universal tariff on Singapore's trade-dependent economy, with potential revisions to 2...

Singapore Faces Economic Uncertainty as US Imposes Rigid 10% Universal Tariff

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warns of serious risks to the country's trade-dependent economy due to the US's non-negotiable 10% universal tariff, potentially leading to...

Singapore PM Warns: US's 10% Universal Tariff Could Derail Our Trade-Dependent Economy

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warns that the US's new 10% universal tariff could severely impact Singapore's trade-dependent economy, with potential revisions to growth ...

Singapore Faces Economic Uncertainty as US Imposes Non-Negotiable 10% Universal Tariff

Singapore's Prime Minister warns of serious risks to the trade-dependent economy from the US's non-negotiable 10% universal tariff, with potential revisions to 2025 growth forecast...

Singapore Faces Economic Uncertainty as US Imposes Rigid 10% Universal Tariff

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warns of serious risks to the nation's trade-dependent economy due to the US's non-negotiable 10% universal tariff, potentially leading to ...

Singapore's Working Seniors to Enjoy a Generous Boost: $300-$750 Bonus for Retirement Savings This Month

Singapore's working seniors eligible for a $300-$750 bonus to their retirement savings this month, part of the Earn and Save Bonus initiative to enhance financial security for thos...

Singapore Leads Southeast Asia in Millionaire Count: A Closer Look at Wealth Distribution

Singapore leads Southeast Asia with 9,674 high-net-worth individuals, thanks to its pro-business policies. Globally, the U.S. tops the list, highlighting the ongoing trend of wealt...

Singapore Announces Major Changes to Work Permit Policies for Foreigners Starting July

Singapore is set to remove the employment period cap for foreigners with work permits, raise the maximum employment age, and expand the list of eligible jobs. These changes aim to ...

Singapore Allocates Nearly $7.5M in Grants for Coffee Shop Toilet Upgrades and Cleanliness

Singapore is investing nearly $7.5M in grants to improve coffee shop toilet cleanliness and maintenance, offering up to 95% coverage for renovations and deep cleaning contracts. Th...

Singapore's US$600 Vouchers: A Temporary Relief Amid Rising Costs, Says PM Lawrence Wong

Singapore introduces the SG60 package, offering up to SGD800 to citizens to combat rising costs. PM Lawrence Wong emphasizes long-term strategies over temporary relief, focusing on...

Singapore Fresh Graduates See Salaries Rise Above $3,300 Despite Falling Employment Rates

Singapore's fresh graduates are earning more than $3,300 monthly, but full-time employment rates have fallen, according to a 2024 survey. The health sciences sector saw the steepes...

Singapore's Cost-of-Living Support Scheme: 90% of Households Claim $220 Vouchers Amid Economic Challenges

Singapore's CDC Voucher Scheme sees 90% household participation, offering S$220 vouchers to manage living costs and support local businesses affected by the pandemic. Over S$132 mi...

Singapore Announces US$220 Cash Bonus for Eligible Senior Citizens to Boost Financial Security

Singapore introduces a US$220 cash bonus for senior citizens under the Assurance Package Seniors’ Bonus, aimed at those with limited property and income. This initiative, part of a...

Singapore's Real Estate Giant Launches Exclusive Condo Project in Toa Payoh

City Developments launches The Orie, a 777-unit condo project in Toa Payoh, offering units from SGD1.28 million. A collaboration with Frasers Property and Sekisui House, it's the f...

Singapore's Cost-of-Living Support Scheme: Over 60% of Households Secure $220 Vouchers

Over 60% of Singaporean households have claimed $220 vouchers from a government support scheme aimed at easing the cost of living and supporting local businesses affected by the pa...

Singapore Boosts Households with $220 Vouchers Amid Rising Living Costs

The Singaporean government is distributing $220 vouchers to all households to help with the rising cost of living. These vouchers, part of the CDC voucher scheme, can be used at ha...

Singapore Commuters Face Slight Fare Increase: What You Need to Know

Singapore announces a 6% increase in public transport fares, with adults paying 7 cents more per ride. Seniors, students, and low-wage workers with concession cards face only a 4-c...

Singapore's Non-Oil Domestic Exports Surge in November, Defying Expectations

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports grew 3.4% in November, driven by electronics sector. Non-electronics exports declined, with major drops in pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals. ...

Singapore's Private Home Sales Surge to 11-Year High in November

New private home sales in Singapore hit an 11-year high in November, driven by pent-up demand and multiple project launches. Developers sold 2,557 units, the highest since March 20...

Top 10 Asian Cities for Expats to Work in 2024: Singapore Leads the Pack

Mercer's annual survey ranks Singapore as the top city in Asia for expats to work in 2024, followed by Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka-Kobe, Nagoya, Hong Kong, Seoul, Dubai, Taipei, and Abu...

Singapore Households See Income Surge Outpacing Expenses: A Detailed Look

The 2023 Household Expenditure Survey shows Singapore households' income grew faster than expenses, with average monthly income rising 4.1% annually to SGD15,473. Government suppor...

Singapore Emerges as Billionaire Haven: 47 New Arrivals in 2024

A UBS report reveals that 47 billionaires relocated to Singapore in 2024, bringing their collective wealth to US$155.5 billion. The influx highlights Singapore's appeal as a safe h...

Singapore's Labour Market Sees a Surge in Resident Employment in Q3 2024

After a previous drop, resident employment in Singapore rose again in the third quarter of 2024, as the country's labour market continued to expand, according to the Ministry of Ma...

Singaporeans to Receive Up to $440 in Cost-of-Living Support Next Month

Singaporeans will receive up to $440 in cost-of-living support next month, depending on their assessable income and the number of properties they own. This payout is part of the As...

Singapore Civil Servants to Receive 1.5 Months Bonus Amid Economic Growth

Singapore's Public Service Division announced that civil servants will receive a year-end bonus of 1.05 months' salary, bringing the total bonus for the year to 1.5 months. The inc...