Singapore population growth slows
The Department of Statistics (DOS) said Singapore registered a lower population growth this year due to the slower growth in the number of permanent residents and non-residents. In the advance release of the 2010 Population Census, DOS said Singapore’s total population grew 1.8 per cent to 5.08 million as at end June. The number of … Read more
S’pore named ‘Top International Meetings City’ for 3rd consecutive year
Singapore has clinched the title of ‘Top International Meetings City’ for the third consecutive year, affirming its standing as a leading business events destination, ahead of some 1,700 cities. The latest 2009 global rankings published by the Union of International Associations (UIA) also showed that Singapore climbed a spot, from third position, to be placed … Read more
Singapore expected to become world’s fastest-growing economy
Singapore on Wednesday looked set to become the world’s fastest-growing economy after the government upgraded its 2010 forecast to a blistering 13 to 15 percent expansion, economists said. The new forecast, up sharply from predicted 7.0-9.0 growth, outstrips estimates of around 10 percent growth in regional powerhouse China and came despite lingering worries over the … Read more
Singapore expects double-digit 2010 economic growth
The Singapore government on Wednesday upgraded its 2010 economic growth forecast to a blistering 13 to 15 per cent, outstripping estimates of around 10 per cent growth in regional powerhouse China. Robust demand for its manufactured exports, particularly biomedical products, resulted in the sharp upgrade from the earlier estimate of 7.0 to 9.0 per cent … Read more
2010 will be record growth year for Singapore: PM Lee
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, commenting on Singapore’s latest GDP growth estimates and its 2010 outlook, said the country is on a “firm path” towards a record year. Earlier Wednesday the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) upgraded Singapore’s 2010 GDP growth forecast to a blistering 13 to 15 percent, outstripping estimates for China. The … Read more
S’pore emerges as most liveable Asian city in new Global Liveable Cities Index
Singapore has emerged as the most liveable Asian city in a new index. It was ranked third worldwide coming in behind Geneva and Zurich in the Global Liveable Cities Index. Published by Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities, the index looked at 64 cities including 36 from Asia. When it comes to liveability, Singapore has been … Read more
Singapore is safest place for business in Asia, says Coface
French trade credit insurer Coface said Singapore is the safest place for business in Asia. It has upgraded Singapore’s country rating to A1 to better reflect the financial commitments of local corporates to repay their debts. This is up from a rating of A2 during the financial crisis last year. Ports are seeing more activity … Read more
S’pore ranked Asia’s 9th most expensive place to live in
A survey has ranked Singapore as the ninth most expensive location in Asia to live in. According to human resources consultant ECA international, Singapore’s currency has been strong relative to other major currencies in the region. Furthermore, it said prices of goods and services commonly purchased by expatriates have risen at much faster rates here … Read more
S’pore, HK have least complex, most consistent tax policies: Deloitte
A new survey has found that Singapore and Hong Kong are the least complex, most consistent and most predictable economies in terms of tax policies in the region. Accounting firm Deloitte said these are the findings of its inaugural Asia Pacific Tax Complexity Forecast. It said Singapore and Hong Kong’s stable tax policies indicate that … Read more
S’pore top country for business, barriers in rest of ASEAN: study
Singapore has been ranked the best place to do business in the world, but barriers remain for the rest of ASEAN, a study released in Vietnam on Thursday said. The World Economic Forum index ranked 125 countries based on their performance in four main areas: market access, border administration, transport and communications infrastructure and general … Read more
