Economy
Chart of the Day: Singapore's elderly population to increase to 40.1% in 2050
Chart of the Day: Singapore's elderly population to increase to 40.1% in 2050
The proportion of people aged 65 or older in the ASEAN region is above 7%.
Daily briefing: SG’s GDP likely to exceed 4-6% forecast; SG tightens measure for travellers from Australia
And power and gas tariff to increase between July and September.
SIA, SIAE, Singtel potential candidates for company restructuring: Maybank
Who will follow in SPH, Keppel and Sembcorp steps in corporate restructuring?
SG-UK digital economy deal negotiations underway
It is aimed at providing a seamless digital trade and business between the two countries.
Economic recovery on track despite month-long economic halt: Maybank
But a high risk of inflation overshooting.
Vaccinated Singaporeans may soon be able to travel abroad: Lawrence Wong
Elderly Singaporeans are also urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
MAS, financial industry extend support measures for individuals, SMEs
Loan tenures will be extended between 3-5 years.
Headline inflation seen to rise up to 1.5% in 2021
Overall inflation rose to 2.4% in May, the highest since November 2013.
Government should remain flexible if recovery loses momentum: AMRO
The Singapore economy expects a strong rebound but the outlook still remains uncertain.
Singapore’s millionaire population to rise to 437,000 by 2025
The global number of millionaires could go over 84 million in the next five years.
Overall inflation rises 2.4% in May
Core inflation increased 0.8% year-on-year.
Pandemic highlighted Singapore’s need for ‘white spaces’
The government will review its broader approach to land-use and city planning.
Singapore dethroned in world competitiveness rankings
Switzerland swipes Singapore's crown in IMD's World Competitiveness Rankings.
Daily briefing: SG slows down reopening; Job support extended until July
And Singapore households shrink in size.
SG remains among top 10 most expensive locations in Asia
The Lion City ranks 13th most expensive location for expatriates in the world.
Singapore’s exports expands 8.8% in May
This is the 6th consecutive month of exports growth.
What SG’s ageing population means for the young
The total elderly population is expected to outnumber the young by 2025.
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