Economy
Non-oil domestic exports slip 0.1% YoY in May
Non-oil domestic exports slip 0.1% YoY in May
A 6.0% YoY drop in non-electronic products drove the decline.
Singapore, Malaysia set to deepen ties, look for new areas of cooperation
Wong said the Johor-Singapore SEZ will boost trade and the exchange of talent.
Economists uphold 2.4% full-year GDP growth for Singapore in Q2
Next year, they expect the economy to grow by 2.5%.
Singapore’s H2 recovery hinges on external factors: UOB
GDP is estimated to grow by 2.9% in 2024 and 3.2% in 2025.
Gan Kim Yong named as new chairman of EDB’s International Advisory Council
He succeeds Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong.
Singapore among the leaders in inclusivity in APAC: report
Melbourne and Wellington also scored highly.
Singapore is the top startup ecosystem in Asia, seventh globally
Singapore’s startup ecosystem generated US$144b in ecosystem value.
Singapore urged to take the lead in supporting green tech startups in Southeast Asia
Fairatmos’ success can act as a blueprint for other green tech startups to seek green financing investors.
Singapore ranks 6th in Savills Resilient City Index
It was driven by the influx of individuals opting to reside and work in the city.
Lawrence Wong starts first overseas trip as PM with Brunei and Malaysia visits
He will meet with His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah amongst others.
Chart of the Day: More firms reported payment delays last year
The share of Singapore firms with payment delays fell to 62% from 77%.
Singapore, Ethiopia pledge to strengthen ties, explore new areas of cooperation
The two nations are seen as “gateways to enhance links between Southeast Asia and Africa.”
Doubling down on research: Singapore to study how built environment affects mental health
The study includes assessing urban design features and human behaviours, among other things.
Singapore among APAC countries leading ultra-long payment delays: report
Payment behaviour the worst in textile and construction sectors.
Startups in Singapore find it more difficult to grow over the past year: report
Nearly all believe having a clear path to profitability has become more crucial.
DBS rolls out program to help SMEs expand abroad
The scheme targets 1,000 local firms and businesses across the region.
Singapore only ASEAN nation with a deposit refund scheme: report
Most countries in the region still use single-use plastic.
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