Economy
Singapore snags crown as Asia’s top financial centre
The city-state replaces Hong Kong as the number one in the region.
Investors cautioned against Fed’s decision to raise interest rates: broker
This as Fed’s reported to raise interest rates by 75 basis points (bps).
Everimpact, STACS tie up to provide carbon tracking platform to banks, firms
This will increase trust and transparency in the carbon market
Singapore, France trade leaders adopt digital work plan for SMEs
The programme supports firms’ research and development projects.
MAS expands private markets programme to develop SG’s private markets hub
The central bank will invest an additional $1.4b for the expansion.
What is the impact of at-risk US-listed China firms on SGX? Analyst explains
The bourse may benefit from Chinese firms facing delisting risks.
What will drag NODX momentum in the second half of 2022?
In H2, RHB expects NODX to grow only by 4.0% YoY.
Gov’t seeks to create 3,000 financial sector jobs a year
This is under the Financial Services Industry Transformation Map 2025.
Export growth accelerates to 11.4% in August
In July, non-oil domestic exports grew by 7.0% YoY.
Brace yourselves: Analyst sees full-year headline inflation to reach 5.8%
Yearly inflation rate went up quickly since the start of 2021.
Love on a budget: 7 in 10 S’poreans will continue to date despite financial pressures
However, singles remain budget conscious as 72% would prefer free activities for dates.
Around 3 in 5 adults oppose online gambling: report
It is the fourth market most opposed to online gambling.
SG seeks to work with IPEF partners for digital, green economy projects
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity will form negotiations.
Chart of the day: Singaporeans are not to keen on cryptos and NFTs
This is despite 64% saying they find digital learning as a “good change”.
SG is the world's 2nd freest economy: Fraser Institute
It received an 8.48 rating.
With a rating of 8.48, Singapore ranked second in the latest Economic Freedom of the World report by the Fraser...
How can SG boost social cohesion in society? Wong explains
It will take deliberate measures to overcome differences in the society.
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