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Singapore-Malaysia ties
Singapore and Malaysia discuss ways to deepen cooperation in digital and green economies
During their meeting in KL on June 30, both ministers agreed to begin discussions on frameworks of cooperation in these areas.
June 30, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore's GDP sees slower growth of 3.4% in 1Q2022
The 1Q2021 GDP estimate is a moderation from the 6.1% growth seen in the 4Q2021, and is lower than the 3.8% forecast by economists
April 14, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore's core inflation eases to 2.2%; global inflation expected to stay high: MAS and MTI
MAS and MTI have projected MAS core inflation to a range of 2% to 3% in 2022.
March 23, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore sees higher inflation levels in December 2021
Singapore’s core and headline inflation continued to edge up in December 2021.
January 24, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore all-items CPI up 3.2% y-o-y in October; MAS core inflation up 1.5% y-o-y
In Singapore, MAS and MTI says wages have also picked up during the period and are anticipated to rise “at a steady pace”.
November 23, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore's GDP up by 6.5% in 3Q2021: MTI advance estimates
The expansion was led by growth in the construction sector.
October 14, 2021
Singapore economy
Strong 2Q numbers lend support to better full year; neutral policy stance expected in October
“Th recovery in external demand for Singapore for the rest of the year remains largely on track” says PermSec for Trade & Industry
August 12, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore's GDP reverses from contraction to grow 0.2% y-o-y in 1Q21
The growth represents a turnaround from the 2.4% y-o-y contraction recorded for 4Q20.
April 14, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore's investment commitments in 2020 meets medium-term goals despite challenging business environment
Some $17.2 billion in fixed asset investments were made in Singapore in 2020 far exceeding the $8 to $10 billion forecast
January 20, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore sees economic recovery in 2020 as growth rebounds
(Nov 21): Singapore’s economy expanded at a faster pace in the third quarter than earlier estimated, with the city state projecting the recovery will take hold next year.
November 21, 2019