Economy
SG, PH ink deal to boost trade and investment flows
SG, PH ink deal to boost trade and investment flows
Under the deal, the two nations will jointly develop New Clark City in the Philippines.
Chart of the day: Are these post-pandemic trends good or bad?
64% believe it is a good thing to spend more on personal health and well-being.
Need help? Startups may now get advice on using intellectual property
Only less than half of businesses acted on protecting trade secrets.
Why retail sales growth is slowing down
Retail sales growth moderated to 13.7% YoY in July from 14.8% YoY in June.
Chart of the day: 91% of S’poreans say inflation is getting personal
Rising inflation is one of the two most important concerns for Singaporeans.
SG, Malaysia mull discussions on high-speed rail project revival
Deputy PM Lawrence Wong said SG is open to fresh proposals from Malaysia.
Chart of the day: Slowing China exports drags Singapore’s growth
Export to China has contracted to translate to a slowdown in Singapore’s own growth.
Children aged 0-6 to receive $200 in their Child Development Account
Around 230,000 children are expected to benefit.
Economists raise full-year headline inflation forecast to 5.5% to 5.9%: survey
Their previous forecast was in the 4.5% to 4.9% range.
Two-thirds of businesses involved in corporate giving: Wong
This will build trust and unity in the society.
Chart of the day: 2 in 5 adults uncomfortable not wearing masks in indoor spaces
They are the most uncomfortable not wearing a mask in private transport modes.
Rising inflation tops concerns of Singaporean consumers
An Ipsos survey revealed that 38% of them are "very impacted" by price increases.
Chart of the day: Export price index slips by 2.2% in July
It reversed the 1% gain in June.
Minister for Sustainability Grace Fu to join G20 joint environment, climate meeting
It is the first time for the G20 to convene a ministerial-level meeting.
Chart of the day: Import price index slips 4.5% MoM in June
Non-oil imports inched up due to higher prices of meat.
About 1.2 million Singaporean household to get $120m
The Household Utilities Credit will be distributed by September 2022.
Chart of the day: How did Singaporeans feel about the National Day Rally speech?
About 7 in 10 found it relevant.
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