Economy
Manufacturing activity uptick in April likely a one-off blip, says DBS
Manufacturing activity uptick in April likely a one-off blip, says DBS
There’s no improvement in demand.
Singapore breaks into world’s ten top countries for FDI
Thanks to its robust economy, educated talent pool.
4 myths about Trans-Pacific Partnership busted
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was borne out of a belief that free trade benefits the participating countries' economies. Yet there is skepticism...
Analysts urge new way to assess Singapore's economy as GDP growth slows to a crawl
Assessing gross national income may soon be more apt.
Chart of the Day: Here’s proof that modern services is the main growth pillar for Singapore
Could it sustain its growth under duress?
Daily Briefing: Company margins under further strain; Property investment sales plunge 74%
And times of uncertainty demand investments that protect capital.
Labour market to deteriorate further as weak growth dampens employment demand: MAS
Demand will be "permanently" lower.
Daily Briefing: More weak signs for Singapore GDP; New HDB flats now more affordable
And here’s why you should consider home loans without a lock-in period.
Daily Briefing: Singapore bets on rising Asia middle class; Consumer prices down in record slump
And Singapore takes the smart city to a new level.
Record-breaking deflation grips Singapore as housing, transport costs slide
Weak growth and low oil prices are also culprits. Singapore’s headline consumer price index (CPI) has been in the red for the past 17 months—the...
Inflation books 17th straight month of contraction with 1% fall in March
On back of hefty decline in transport costs.
Chart of the Day: No light at the end of the tunnel for Singapore’s NODX
External demand is showing no sign of a rebound.
About 2 in 5 Singapore firms confident about business growth in 2016: survey
They’re more upbeat than Hong Kong, Japan companies.
Redundancies rise as oil rout, weak exports hammer Singaporean economy
Dismissals in financial services also rose.
Makings of our Ideas Nation
Now is the time to inspire people to pursue rainbows and rally around ideas – big and small.
Investors urged to dump Asian currencies after Singapore's surprise easing
They're urged to snap up the greenback instead.
Singaporeans' inflation expectations inch up as oil prices bounce back
Slower interest rate hikes are also a key reason.
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