Economy
Manufacturing woes, tourism troubles weigh on Singapore’s growth in Q1
Manufacturing woes, tourism troubles weigh on Singapore’s growth in Q1
These sectors were the worst performers.
Singapore’s GDP growth beats expectations with 2.6% expansion in Q1
Up from 2.1% in Q4.
Chart of the Day: April inflation down 0.5% as prices fall across CPI sub-groups
It's the sixth straight month of deflation.
Singapore stuck in its longest stretch of deflation since GFC
Inflation has been in the red for six months.
Local inflation stuck in the red for sixth consecutive month in April
Inflation came in at -0.5% last month.
Chart of the Day: Singapore's economic outlook still bleak amid less severe decline in GDP growth
Industrial output to slide by 3.4%.
Will there be a Fed rate hike in 2H15?
A June rate hike is unlikely, but possible.
Over 400 SMEs get tech, marketing boost with five new government initiatives
Collaborative Industry Projects were launched today.
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Domestic wholesale trade dipped 25.8% in Q1
Due to lower petrol prices.
Singapore Government Securities not immune to global bond selloff
Can the SGS continue to outperform?
Singapore overtakes Tokyo, bags top spot in Business of Cities ranking
It's the best performer in Asia-Pacific.
China under threat from extend-and-pretend approach to debt
Local government debt stands at 32% of the GDP.
Sharp NODX pullback on the cards after two months of growth
Highly volatile segments drove the expansion.
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NODX expansion slows in April as electronic exports slip
NODX grew by 2.2% last month.
Car purchases surge 40% in March as overall retail sales dip
It was the only bright spot.
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