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Government & Economy

Singapore's labour force participation rate rises to new high of 67% in 2014

SINGAPORE's labour force participation rate for residents rose to a new high of 67 per cent in 2014, driven by continued increases for women and older residents...

Government & Economy

Singapore's unemployment stays low at 2% for 2014

10:55 AM

Government & Economy

New chief executive at CPF Board from March 15

2:19 PM

Government & Economy

Quick take: Further MAS easing depends on forecasts downgrades and job market cracks

3:01 PM

Banking & Finance

Singapore charges forex traders for cheating HSBC, Deutsche Bank

2:00 PM

Stocks

Strange world where stock investors chase dividends, bond investors chase capital gains

2:06 PM

Banking & Finance

China stocks head for biggest weekly loss in year on margin risk

1:39 PM

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Sax to the max

Arts & Entertainment

13,000 hipsters rock to Laneway 2015

Opinion

Nerve and sinew
5:50 AM
EU tries rebooting the economy
5:50 AM

Companies & Markets

BlackRock holds 3.2% of Keppel Land shares
11:11 AM

Ascott makes first foray into Turkey
9:39 AM
Stocks to watch: Singtel, YuuZoo, Del Monte
9:22 AM

Transport

Qatar Airways takes 9.99% stake in BA-owner IAG
3:55 PM

S&P raises rating for Hyundai Motor, Kia
3:32 PM
Japan's biggest airlines project smooth annual earnings
3:21 PM

Real Estate

Singapore banks can withstand pressure from property market correction: Fitch
10:52 AM

Ascott makes first foray into Turkey
9:39 AM
99.co gets Series A funds, expands scope
5:50 AM

Banking & Finance

Curbing threats to payment systems a priority: Fed's Rosengren
3:57 PM

Energy & Commodities

Iron ore set for worst month since May as rout extends
3:54 PM

Technology

Curbing threats to payment systems a priority: Fed's Rosengren
3:57 PM

Consumer

Alibaba's Q3 profit misses estimates
5:50 AM

McDonald's CEO Don Thompson leaving after tumultuous run
5:50 AM
New McDonald's boss has the right ingredients
5:50 AM

Government & Economy

Indian central bank urges companies to hedge FX exposure
3:37 PM

Life & Culture

Smithsonian envisions a London presence
6:58 AM

Singapore Open returns after 3-year hiatus
5:50 AM
Singapore hosts SEA Games on S$324.5m budget
5:50 AM

Views From The Top

Busting graft: Tone from the top is key
5:50 AM

CEOs' Budget wish-list
5:50 AM
Looking ahead
5:50 AM

Young Investors' Forum

Invest Carnival for investors to get a headstart
5:50 AM

The bull case for oil
5:50 AM
Dealing with smaller board lot sizes
5:50 AM

Dining Out

Functional, with down to earth prices
5:50 AM

Original spin on high-style dining
5:50 AM
High-end vibes but needs market focus
5:50 AM

SME

Singapore's top 1,000 companies see 11.3% compounded annual revenue growth in 5 years
3:28 PM

Local food firms take to R&D
5:50 AM
Creating a good PDPA compliance framework
5:50 AM

Executive Money

Why investors are paying borrowers
5:50 AM

When bad news is good news for Chinese assets
5:50 AM
Threadneedle plans new funds in Singapore, HK
5:50 AM

The Raffles Conversation

The brainy communicator
5:50 AM

BoJo, bona fide politician
5:50 AM
Empowering the young
5:50 AM

Wealth

Swiss watch industry in shock
5:50 AM

Brokers' take
5:50 AM
How China's 'new normal' affects investors
5:50 AM

Lifestyle

Joy ride
5:50 AM

Bringing the Ascot experience to S'pore
5:50 AM
From world-class races to heart-racing pageants
5:50 AM

Weekend Living

New foodie hotspots
5:50 AM

Out with golf range, in with hip new hangout
5:50 AM
Spoilt for choice in Kallang
5:50 AM

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Breaking News

3:57 pm

Curbing threats to payment systems a priority: Fed's Rosengren

3:55 pm

Qatar Airways takes 9.99% stake in BA-owner IAG

3:54 pm

Iron ore set for worst month since May as rout extends

3:37 pm

Indian central bank urges companies to hedge FX exposure

3:32 pm

S&P raises rating for Hyundai Motor, Kia

3:26 pm

Philippine central bank sees room to keep current policy stance

SINGAPORE'S MONETARY POLICY

How Singapore's monetary policy works

The Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) goal is to ensure price stability as a basis for sustainable economic growth.

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Government & Economy

Local SMEs struggle even as bigger firms fare better: DP Info

Government & Economy

Forest City: Healthy foreign investment or blight on Iskandar?

Government & Economy

Subsidies for first 2 years of MediShield Life scheme increased

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