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41% of manufacturers anticipate business conditions to improve in next 6 months; electronics cluster most optimistic
A weighted 41% of manufacturers expect conditions to improve in the next six months while a weighted 3% foresee a weaker outlook.
April 30, 2021
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Singapore's bank lending increases by 0.7% in March
Singapore’s bank lending rose for the fifth consecutive month in March.
April 30, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore's GDP growth to exceed 6% in 2021; Covid-19 impact on economies weakens
In the months ahead, a more muted relationship is expected between the response to Covid-19 and economic activity, says MAS.
April 30, 2021
Singapore economy
RHB remains optimistic on Singapore's economic growth post cabinet reshuffle
Jaiswal’s stock picks for the economic recovery include China Aviation Oil, CapitaLand, ComfortDelGro, DBS and OCBC.
April 28, 2021
Labour market
Singapore's unemployment rate eases to 2.9% in March, but labour market not fully back to pre-pandemic levels: MOM
While unemployment rates have been falling steadily, they are still “elevated compared to pre-Covid-19 levels,” says MOM.
April 28, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore economic growth could surpass 6% in 2021, but disparate recovery expected across sectors : MAS
Going forward, a more muted relationship is expected between the response to Covid-19 and economic activity, says MAS.
April 28, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore's inflation levels pick up in March
Singapore’s core and headline inflation remained in the green with both metrics edging up in March.
April 23, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore's NODX surpasses expectations with 12.1% growth in March
The growth in NODX follows higher non-electronics shipments and a low base for electronics.
April 16, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore halts economy's slide one year into pandemic; MAS stands pat on policy stance
Singapore’s economy unexpectedly grew in the first quarter of this year
April 16, 2021
Singapore economy
MAS to stand pat on policy through 2021, Singapore's GDP to grow 5.8%: Fitch Solutions
Fitch Solutions expects real GDP to grow by 5.8% in 2021, compared to a 5.2% contraction in 2020.
April 15, 2021