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Singapore gives economic optimists some succour
To hear it from Singapore, the global economy is a glass half full, says Bloomberg's Daniel Moss.
October 16, 2023
Singapore economy
Singapore’s 3Q2023 GDP expanded by 0.7%: MTI
On a q-o-q seasonally-adjusted basis, the economy expanded by 1.0%.
October 13, 2023
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From oil trades to defense, Singapore’s US-China balancing act gets trickier
Singapore has long thrived because it prioritizes open commerce.
October 11, 2023
Singapore economy
Singapore’s economy expected to grow at moderate pace despite inflation elevated in near term: AMRO
The macroeconomic watchdog says that maintaining a tight monetary policy stance is critical to anchor inflationary expectations.
October 05, 2023
Singapore economy
PhillipCapital favours banks for ‘resilient’ dividend yields despite remaining cautious on Singapore equities
Any recovery in the Singapore economy is expected to come at end-2024 amid a further dip in the global economy, says Paul Chew.
October 03, 2023
Singapore news
Singapore will increase utility tariffs in sign of more costs pain
SP Group will raise the average electricity price by 3.7% for the three months through December compared with the previous quarter
September 29, 2023
Labour market
Singapore businesses continue to face challenges from elevated wage cost pressures: DBS
This is on the back of a tight labour market spurred by the post-pandemic recovery and competition for talent.
September 14, 2023
Singapore economy
Singapore's domestic and foreign wholesale sales declined by 21.8% and 18.9% y-o-y in 2H2023
On a q-o-q basis, domestic and foreign wholesale sales declined by 11.8% and 4.2%.
August 18, 2023
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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong cautions against burning through Singapore's reserves
It would be the “biggest misconception” to think that reserves will always remain sufficient, says Lee.
August 16, 2023
Singapore economy
As it turns 58, can Singapore rise to its challenges?
Singapore celebrates its National Day basically in good shape but somewhat bruised by several mishaps: Manu Bhaskaran.
August 03, 2023