Economy
Manufacturing output contracts for the first time since 2017
Manufacturing output contracts for the first time since 2017
It shrank by 3.1% no thanks to declines in electronics and precision engineering.
Singapore loses out to Netherlands as world's most connected country: report
But the Lion City is expected to benefit from initiatives aiming to improve logistics and harmonise regulations. Singapore held its second position...
Inflation eased to 1.7% in January
Slower growth in electricity and gas prices outweighed higher services inflation.
Domestic wholesale trade climbed 16.9% in Q4
Wholesale trade of petroleum products surged 43.2%.
China's exports rebounded 9.1% in January
Exports to EU, Japan, South Korea and ASEAN have recovered.
Chart of the Day: Singapore 2019 defence spending hits 12-year high
The government is allocating 30% of the budget to defence from 18.5% in 2018.
Everything you need to know about the Big 4's reactions to Budget 2019
Find out what EY, Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC have to say about the Budget.
Singapore total trade breaks $1t again after four years
But momentum could taper off as growth could slow down in 2019.
Daily Briefing: Singapore finance minister aims a cautious budget; HDB unveils first new-generation neighbourhood centre
And personal finance startup DollarsAndSense acquires insurtech platform fundMyLife.
Singapore Budget 2019 Full Coverage: GST going to 9%, duty free booze allowance cut, $1.1b bicentennial bonus
The budget surplus for 2019 hit $2.1b, a carbon tax will be implemented, and a $3.1b fund for CareShield has been declared.
Circles.Life to expand to Taiwan and Australia in 2019
It plans to invest $50m for each market launch.
Singapore unveils digital defence as six pillar in total defence framework
The defence minister thinks that Singaporeans should stand guard against both physical and digital threats to sovereignty.
Japan's GDP growth slowed to 0.7% in 2018
Companies that supply parts and components to China were hit by weak demand.
Singapore GDP growth slows to 3.2% in 2018
Growth in the manufacturing sector decelerated to 7.2% from 10.4%.
Daily Briefing: ofo ordered to remove Singapore bikes after license suspension; SGD succumbs to near six-month low against MYR
And GIC leads $170.46m funding for Chinese biotech firm Burning Rock.
Daily Briefing: Median monthly household income up 3% in 2018; European Parliament OKs EU-Singapore free trade agreement
And AVA mulls to review regulations on pet boarding businesses.
China heightens infrastructure spending to prop up slowing economy
The government is actively spending for railway, highways, airports and water conservancy projects.
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