Economy
First quarter GDP growth likely to fall below 2%, warns BofAML
First quarter GDP growth likely to fall below 2%, warns BofAML
The GDP forecast will be revised.
More headwinds ahead for manufacturing sector after weak January print
Singapore’s export competitiveness is eroding.
Chart of the Day: Analysts predict MAS will continue to ease policy based on previous behaviour
MAS will give the government enough policy room.
Daily Briefing: A lot of Singaporeans still unaware of Budget 2015; Will there be an upswing in the HDB resale market?
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More Singaporeans downbeat about personal finances as Year of the Goat rolls in
Less than a third of households are positive about their outlook.
Singapore's personal tax rates still among region's lowest despite surprise hike
Income taxes elsewhere could be as high as 45%.
Local businesses get a much-needed boost with Jubilee Budget: KPMG
Innovation and productivity are at its core.
Budget 2015 highlights Singapore’s institutional, governance strength: S&P
In spite of the rapidly aging population.
Lavish budget makes another MAS easing more likely
Blame it on benign inflation.
More SMEs poised to conquer ASEAN on back of generous tax cuts
New tax allowances will spur regional M&As.
SMEs hail deferral of foreign worker levies
Firms can take a breather this year.
Massive 2015 budget deficit far exceeds analyst expectations
The $6.7b deficit represents 1.7% of the GDP.
Chart of the Day: Is Singapore headed for a 4th straight month of deflation?
The January rate fell further by -0.4% YoY.
Singapore’s inflation crashed to 5-year low in January
CPI-All Items Inflation registered at -0.4% last month.
Budget 2015: What you need to know right now
Income taxes will be hiked to shoulder massive investments.
Singapore’s economy to get final welfare boost before 2017
Expect social spending to rise.
Check out these five fearless forecasts for Budget 2015
Expect cash handouts and restructuring policy tweaks.
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