Fresh curbs on social gatherings a blow to hopes of consumer rebound
FRESH restrictions on social activities are a blow to hopes for a strong consumer rebound, although business leaders acknowledged that restrictions are needed as a fresh domestic Covid-19 outbreak...
Covid-19 border crossings have changed real estate patterns in South-east Asia: Report
THE Covid-19 pandemic is shaking up regional labour markets, which is expected to weigh on the real estate sector and, for some economies, remittance income.
Thai tourism outlook downgrade dashes hopes of strong rebound from pandemic
UOB has cut Thailand's gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for 2021, with the downgrade to the latest official tourism outlook having dashed hopes of a strong economic rebound.
Singapore factory output expands 7.6% in March as electronics boom continues
SINGAPORE factory output expanded for the fifth straight month in March, growing by 7.6 per cent year on year as the electronics boom showed no signs of stopping.
Online retail boom gets reality check
LAST YEAR'S Covid-19 circuit breaker looked like boom time for e-commerce, as shuttered stores forced shoppers online.
Singapore to help firms after borders shut to India workers
SINGAPORE is closing its borders "until further notice" to all non-residents who were recently in India - just two days after moving to curb entry approvals for these travellers.
Hotels get lean and mean with machines and job redesign
TOURISM remains at a standstill, but Singapore's hotel sector is weathering the downturn better than might have been expected.
Right time for tourism fund boost, as Singapore gears up for global rebound, say watchers
WELLNESS, sustainability, technology and the rise of remote work: The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has set its sights on these trends as it moves to revive the beleaguered tourism sector's fortunes...
Singapore to pump extra S$68.5m into tourism fund to support sector: Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE will raise the pot for its Tourism Development Fund (TDF) to support the sector amid near-term headwinds.
MAS tipped to wait for 2022 to normalise monetary policy
THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will probably wait until next year to normalise its currency settings, economists have told The Business Times - although they have not ruled out a...