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Elysia Tan

Elysia Tan

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Elysia Tan is a reporter with The Business Times. She covers macroeconomic and SME news and is a graduate of the Nanyang Technological University’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information.

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"As long as people are traveling, we should be okay," says Sun. "The world is a big place.”
TOPLINE

Chinese travel giant Trip.com bets on Apac growth as it looks beyond home market

It will strengthen its branding and continue to develop specialised products for the newer audience

The ESR committees focus on global competitiveness, technology, economic restructuring, among others

Driving growth, creating jobs: What are the Economic Strategy Review’s 7 recommendations?

These are crafted from suggestions by businesses and workers over 60 engagements, events and company visits since August

Marina Bay Sands' revenue rises 41% to US$1.6 billion, including a 52% jump in casino revenue to US$1.2 billion.

MBS Q4 earnings surpass S$1 billion to set new record

The property still has potential to keep growing, says parent company LVS

Head of research and chief strategist Eric Robertsen believes that the US dollar could rally 5 to 8 per cent this year.

US dollar will strengthen, Asia growth to ease in 2026: Standard Chartered

It expects Singapore’s central bank to be the first to tighten policy in the region

NODX to six of Singapore's top 10 markets declined last month.

Singapore’s key exports growth eases to 6.1% in December as pharma drags

UOB raises its 2026 NODX expansion projection to 3%, from 1.2% previously; OCBC forecasts a moderation of around 1 to 3%

Jurong East-Bukit Batok GRC MP David Hoe flagged residents’ concerns about choice, given that the two malls in Clementi are owned by the same firm.

Competition watchdog will step in if commercial property transactions result in substantially less competition: Low Yen Ling

CCS will intervene if it picks up signals that organisations are coordinating their behaviour to raise prices or reduce quality, she adds

A The Elegant Group entity reportedly bought The Clementi Mall for S$809 million last year.

Competition watchdog not yet notified of Clementi Mall sale, CapitaLand-Mapletree merger

Informing the authority in such cases is voluntary, but CCS will monitor both developments, says minister

"Deloitte’s recommendations aim to contribute to a tax architecture that is outward-looking, and complements Singapore’s economic strategy in the decade ahead," says Rohan Solapurkar, tax and legal leader at Deloitte Singapore.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Deloitte proposes tax framework adjustments, AI support in Budget 2026 wish list

It also suggests measures to support workers

Electronics is expected to continue to lead growth.

Singapore manufacturing growth to moderate in 2026 but AI boom, tariff exemptions are bright spots

The lynchpin electronics sector should still lead growth

Liew Nam Soon (left), Singapore managing partner, EY, said that in Singapore must position itself for inclusive growth and compete to lead in an AI-driven economy. EY's Singapore head of tax, Amy Ang said Singapore must ensure that its tax regime remains relevant and effective even as it refines its policies.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

EY proposes AI, green transition support, tax system tweaks in Budget 2026 wish list

The firm is also calling for measures to support the green transition and the workforce

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