Economy
Singapore tops global ranking for online presence
Singapore tops global ranking for online presence
It ranked sixth in AT Kearney’s Global Cities Index 2017.
Chart of the Day: Electronics boost overall manufacturing growth by 13.4%
Whilst biomed dragged output down by 5.3%.
Services sector grows in slow, uneven pace
Transport & storage improved the most with a 4.2% growth.
NWC proposes up to $60 pay hike for low-wage workers
Good news for those earning a basic wage of up to $1,200.
NODX growth forecast to hit 4-6% this year
This was due to a notable surge in 1Q17.
Three main drivers of Chinese overseas expansion
Investments will grow in frequency, but with smaller average deal sizes.
Consumer spending in Malaysia to increase 5.8% in 2017
It will grow at an annual average of 5.3% between 2017-2021.
Chart of the Day: Check out which industry recorded the highest yield growth
The said industry reported an 8.8% growth in business receipts.
Consumer price index increases to 1.7%
Moderation was largely due to a larger decline in accommodation.
ASEAN countries' GDP growth rates to hit 3-8% over the next 5 years
Their CAGR will hit 5.1% from 2017 to 2021 collectively.
Singapore non-oil exports up 10% in Q1
A huge improvement from the previous quarter's 0.1% uptick.
Singapore flags concerns with China's monetary conditions
It could be a downside risk to its GDP growth.
Here's what could buoy consumer prices this year
This year’s overall higher exports and commodity prices is one.
Singapore economy eases to a 2.7% growth in Q1
It came from a strong 2.9% expansion in March.
Singapore's robust headline indicators feared to be transitory
Headline prints are subject to higher concentration risks.
Daily Briefing: Singapore's Q1 GDP up 2.7%; Ex-trader fined over 1MDB saga
And here's what tenants need to know about renting a house in Singapore.
Core inflation could hit 1.7% this year
It will likely hover around 2% in 2H17 and 1Q18.
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