Economy
SG opens VTLs to Australia and Switzerland
SG opens VTLs to Australia and Switzerland
The extension is part of the CAAS' cautious effort to revive air travel.
Singapore 2nd most competitive amongst wealth management centres
The country is highly competitive in the mass affluent, high-net-worth segments.
How to avoid greenwashing in impact investing
Avoid asset managers that underperform when the incentive alignment is low.
UOB launches first Singapore-focused ESG fund
This supports SG's goal to finance infrastructures through green bond issuances.
Light at the end of the tunnel: SG fiscal deficit to narrow to 4.6% of GDP
A forecast of 6.3% growth in 2021 is also expected.
Core inflation inches up to 1.2% YoY in September
CPI-All items inflation also increased to 2.5% YoY.
Singapore household spending expected to grow by 3.1% in 2022
This would mean a total of $148.4b household spending.
Singaporeans ahead of the world on ESG issues
72% of Singaporeans were aware of the term 'ESG.'
Raffles Education board responds to investigation, Oei allegations
MAS and CAD lead the investigation.
Singapore dollar to average slightly stronger in 2022 at S$1.3400/USD
The previous projection was at S$1.3600/US$.
Singapore extends Jobs Scheme Support until November
Sectors affected by the extension of Stabilisation Phase will receive 25% wage support.
Upside risk to growth forecast despite bumpy economic recovery: RBH
An uptick in external demand to support trade performance in Q4 is expected.
Jab for a job: Postings requiring vaccination 19-times higher in September
One in 900 job vacancies requires new hires to be vaccinated.
ESR merger will boost ARA LOGOS to become ninth-biggest S-REIT
ARA LOGOS is currently on the 13th spot.
Fitch revises upward Singapore’s growth forecast to 6.3%
This is higher than their previous full-year forecast of 6.1% GDP.
MAS to tighten policy again 2022 - Fitch
Risks, however, are present with the financial troubles faced by the real estate sector in China.
MAS tightens monetary policy
This is to ensure price stability over the medium term.
Commentary
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