Economy
Inflation may have surged to 5.9% in February 2011
Inflation may have surged to 5.9% in February 2011
Inflationary risks are centainly rising and food inflation has also been steadily rising, said DBS.
Inflation remains top concern for central bankers:DBS
The adjustment in MAS's exchange rate policy is geared towards medium term inflation and growth outlook.
BOJ to inject 7 trillion yen aid shaken Japanese market
The BOJ has rescheduled its meeting – from tomorrow to 1pm (0400 GMT) – to come up with new policies and plans of action as Japanese financial...
Non oil domestic export may have moderated to 12.3% in February 2011
The figure is down from a robust expansion of 20.8% in the previous month.
Economic impact of Japan quake remain surprisingly low:DBS
This is based on the order of tens of billions of US dollars rather than hundreds of billions.
Oil price movement to affect Singapore inflation:OCBC
Crude oil price has sustained above US$100/barrel for the best part of the past two weeks.
Inflation forecast at 4.0% in 2011
Previously at 2.9 per cent, March MAS survey of professional forecasters tips inflation at 4.0 per cent.
Singapore is halfway through a tightening cycle but nothing's out of control:DBS
Asia's central banks are still behind the curve but DBS is not talking crisis proportions.
Singapore seeks to become the Asian home base of global companies
Global companies are increasingly seeking an Asian home base from which they can manage their pan-Asian operations.
Singapore foreign reserves jumped 1.66% in February 2011
The foreign reserves rose US$3.77 billion last month, according to OCBC.
Government to develop Singapore as Global-Asia hub
Singapore-based companies will be given the opportunity to expand into Asia using three strategies proposed by the government.
Integrated Resorts projected to add $2.7bn each to the economy
It is also expected that IRs will create 50,000 to 60,000 economy-wide jobs.
7 in 10 Singaporeans are optimistic about their own economy
43% of Singaporeans think that good country leadership is a critical factor for growth.
48% of adults chose Singapore as most ideal economy to live in
Singapore, with its English speaking community, infrastructure and comforts, has made it a favorable place to attract talent and to do business.
Will Singapore catch up with developed countries' standards of living?
Finance Minister Tharman said, if incomes grow by 30% in the next decade, Singapore will catch up with the developed countries' standards of living.
Businesses to enjoy tax savings one year in advance
Minister for Finance Tharman Shanmugaratnam decided to allow tax deferrals that will allow businesses to obtain cash in the same year as their...
MAS needs to stretch and flex: Morgan Stanley
The bank warns that accommodation inflation will accelerate in 2011.
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