Economy
PMET makes up more than half of vacancies in 2022
PMET makes up more than half of vacancies in 2022
Its share of vacancies rose to 56% in 2022 from 53% in 2021.
Boost from China reopening may skirt Singapore’s technical recession: analyst
Maybank said the possibility of a recession went up 30% from 22% in March 2008.
Economic growth to slow down in 2023
UOB expects full-year GDP to grow by only 0.7%.
Sembcorp JV pens MOUs for industrial park development in Vietnam
The projects will enhance their socio-economic development.
How will MAS tighten monetary policy in April 2023? Analysts explain
The central bank aims to subdue the price pressures.
Inflation eases to 6.3% in February
MTI attributed the moderation to lower private transportation inflation.
Consumer prices rise 1.7% YoY in February
The rate of increase moderated from January.
New measures on packaging, food waste needed to shrink carbon footprint: officials
Nearly seven out of 10 Singaporeans care about environmental sustainability.
NEA will require building managers to send food waster reports
This aims to reduce costs for businesses, Senior Minister Khor said.
Youth groups say quality of life dropped in 2023 compared to 2019
Teenagers were mostly hit by the impact of health restrictions for social events.
Singapore’s intra-Asia trade value set for 50% growth by 2030: report
High-tech segment will drive this trade growth.
Can CPF nominations be revoked upon divorce? MOM responds
CPF nominations work like wills and CPF members may still provide for ex-spouse.
Youths reveal 3 areas where they want the government to invest in
Over half of Gen Z are willing to accept short-term economic limitations for these investments.
Persistently high inflation may continue to hound exports
Slower global demand is also one of the downside risks to exports.
SG likely to see ‘worst export performance’ since 2019
Experts expect full-year NODX to drop by 4% to 7% in 2023.
Economic optimism declines in Singapore
Optimism level fell by seven points.
Non-oil domestic exports fall 15.6% YoY in February
Decreases in both electronics and non-electronics exports drove the decline in NODX.
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