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Singapore's GDP reverses from contraction to grow 0.2% y-o-y in 1Q21
The growth represents a turnaround from the 2.4% y-o-y contraction recorded for 4Q20.
April 14, 2021
Singapore economy
All eyes on MAS' outlook as monetary policy expected to remain unchanged on Wednesday
MAS will release its monetary policy statement on Apr 14.
April 13, 2021
Zest
Singapore now accounts for one-third of global cruise travelers
To date, more than 120,000 Singpaore residents have taken a cruise.
April 08, 2021
Asean
25% of Singapore’s business leaders expect pre-Covid profits this year: EY Survey
12% of Asean’s business leaders expect to hit pre-Covid profits this year.
April 07, 2021
Singapore economy
Covid-19 cited as 'key trigger' for retirement planning among Singaporeans
More Singaporeans now view traditional sources of retirement income as no longer enough for their retirement
April 07, 2021
Singapore economy
Of GST hikes and the digital economy: what lies ahead for Singapore's GST regime?
Singapore’s GST regime has been in the limelight in recent years
April 01, 2021
Zest
Singapore's bank lending edges up by 0.5% in February
Singapore’s bank lending rose for the fourth consecutive month in February.
March 31, 2021
Labour market
Singapore's total employment sees sharpest fall in over 2 decades in 2020 : MOM
Total employment for the was down by 166,600 in 2020
March 16, 2021
Singapore economy
Economists expect Singapore's GDP to grow by 5.8% in 2021: MAS survey
The expansion comes 0.3 percentage points above the 5.5% forecast in the previous survey.
March 11, 2021
Singapore economy
Singapore services sector revenue sees slower y-o-y decline in 4Q20
Singapore’s services sector saw receipts decline 7.9% y-o-y in 4Q2020, albeit with a 7.9% q-o-q growth from 3Q2020.
February 26, 2021