Finding a source of funds is an integral step in starting and expanding a business. This guide to SME business loan in Singapore will let you in on the best ways to do this.
Singapore's major checkpoint expansion project at Woodlands is set to start in 2025. This will improve not only its capacity, but also its efficiency.
Singapore's SME sector is set to grow in 2024, fueled by increasing foreign direct investments and technology transfers. Industry leaders at the DBS Market Outlook Series forum highlighted the Lion City’s potential for growth and expansion in this evolving economic landscape.
RHB analyst Alfie Yeo predicts a positive year for Singapore's F&B sector with a 3% GDP growth. This is driven by strong consumer demand and global economic recovery.
If you are looking for a relatively safe investment avenue, look no further. Real Estate Investment Trusts or REITs in Singapore are the perfect investments for investors who want to expand their portfolios to real estate.
The three new initiatives signal a strategic leap in fostering stronger financial and market ties between Singapore and China. These are expected to redefine the landscape of digital finance and capital markets in the region.
The code of conduct aims to establish essential industry benchmarks centred around transparency in methodologies, data sourcing, governance practices, and the management of potential conflicts of interest that could compromise the reliability of products.
Four legislative measures are expected to impact investors and businesses in 2024. This includes the Corruption, Drug Trafficking, and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) (Amendment) Bill (CDSA), the Significant Investments Review (SIR) Bill, Workplace Fairness Legislation, and amendments to the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act (IRDA).
The taxonomy's innovative approaches include a traffic light system and a measures-based strategy. These aim to foster clarity in defining sustainable and transition financing, mitigating the risks of misleading practices in the financial landscape.
Singapore's high price levels, particularly in transportation and everyday items like clothing and groceries, continue to persist due to its status as a prime business destination.
Singapore is anticipating a notable GDP expansion ranging between 1% to 3% in 2024. The projections of MTI align with expectations of major global economies progressively picking up, particularly in the latter half of next year.
Industry experts are anticipating the industrial rental growth in the upcoming year to be stagnant. Alan Cheong of Savills Singapore expects that the anticipated growth in industrial rentals for 2024 will be centred around the logistics sector.
The UTC initiative framework is designed to assess the financing worthiness of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The framework relies on both traditional and alternative data sets, specifically source data and derived data.
The new extension of resources and partnership brings the total number of COIs to 12, providing specialised aid, advisory services, and exclusive facilities aimed directly at the needs of SMEs.
The proposed law aims to oversee substantial local and foreign investments that are critical to Singapore's national security concerns. This move mirrors a global trend where other nations have intensified measures for foreign investments in crucial sectors or companies.