Economy
Non-oil domestic exports fall 8.7% YoY in June
Non-oil domestic exports fall 8.7% YoY in June
The decline in non-electronic NODX contributed largely to the drop.
Singapore GDP up 2.7% in Q1 2024
It was driven by the strong performance in the services and construction sectors.
MAS seen loosening policy in October as disinflation stalls: UOB
Core inflation will start easing drastically in Q1 2025.
High uncertainty fuels a divided inflation outlook among Singaporeans
Singaporeans' one-year-ahead inflation expectations have dipped to 4.2% in June 2024.
Tight financial conditions to weigh on GDP growth this year: UOB
Rate cuts could stimulate investment and boost consumption overseas.
Economists forecast upward revision in GDP estimates
Nomura expects MTI to raise its full-year forecast to 2%-3% from 1%-3%.
Gov't designates NTUC as 'politically significant person' under foreign interference law
NTUC must now disclose foreign affiliations and political donations.
Singapore economy up 2.9% YoY in Q2 2024
This is slightly below the 3.0% growth in the previous quarter.
9 in 10 Singaporean firms eye opportunities in Johor-Singapore SEZ: report
A joint investment promotion agency could boost engagement and help maximise opportunities.
Malaysia-Singapore council pledges support for Johor-Singapore SEZ
This underscores the council’s dedication to enhancing bilateral economic ties.
SG-Shanghai economic ties strengthen with 7.8% trade growth in 2023
Both nations emphasised expanding cooperation in the digital economy.
Singapore’s core inflation to stay above 3% for the rest of the year: Nomura
Core inflation rose 3.1% in May.
Singapore stays ahead of Southeast Asian peers in FDI despite Q1 dip: McKinsey
FDIs fell 3.8% YoY.
S’pore bags ‘resilience champion’ status, boosts global business
It ranked 3rd, thanks to its location coupled with a stable and efficient gov’t.
Nine in 10 Singapore firms fall short in measuring Scope 3 emissions: report
"Knowledge deficits linked to inaction."
Singapore’s labour market to remain tight: experts
Half of companies still looking to hire more employees.
Evergreen and UBBIB sign strategic partnership, paving the way for a multimillion-dollar transformative merger
This collaboration further expands Evergreen's presence in Malaysia’s financial sector.
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