Economy
Chart of the day: 91% of S’poreans say inflation is getting personal
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 $120m
The Household Utilities Credit will be distributed by September 2022.
Chart of the day: How did Singaporeans feel about the National Day Rally speech?
About 7 in 10 found it relevant.
Digital economy deal’s committee to start work group for Canada’s application: MTI
The agreement is signed by Singapore, Chile, and New Zealand in 2020.
Monetary policy tightening in October likely following record-high inflation in July
Experts expect the S$NEER slope to be raised to 2%.
Headline inflation hits 14-year high in July
It rose to 7% YoY.
150,000 new homes to built in new Paya Lebar town: PM Lee
The government is moving Paya Lebar Airbase to a new location in 2030.
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