SUBSCRIBERS

80% of businesses see revenues hit, but most are retaining workers: SCCCI survey

Nearly 78% of respondents keeping or raising headcount from year before; only about 8% reported layoffs

Published Fri, Oct 2, 2020 · 09:50 PM

Singapore

SOME 80 per cent of businesses here are experiencing declines in revenue, according to an annual survey by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) released on Friday. This is more than double the proportion of businesses (38.7 per cent) that reported revenue declines in 2019.

Despite the upheaval, employers are retaining t…

GET BT IN YOUR INBOX DAILY

Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox.

VIEW ALL

KEYWORDS IN THIS ARTICLE

BT is now on Telegram!

For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to  t.me/BizTimes

International

SUPPORT SOUTH-EAST ASIA'S LEADING FINANCIAL DAILY

Get the latest coverage and full access to all BT premium content.

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Browse corporate subscription here