Welcome!
Singapore economy
Singapore economy
Government measures to prevent economy from contracting by 5.6%, but Singapore still expected to face a full year recession
Going into FY21, we foresee the fiscal deficit will continue to be impacted by weak operating revenue,” say RHB economists.
October 07, 2020
Singapore economy
As Singapore moves to protect local jobs, expats question their role
The caricature of the European sipping a gin and tonic under a shady tree with rent and school fees taken care of, is out of date.
October 06, 2020
Singapore economy
Government support measures will prevent GDP from contracting by a further 5.6% in 2020, and 4.8% in 2021, says DPM Heng
On Oct 3, he announced via Facebook that there will not be an additional round of support measures.
October 05, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore's factory activity continues growth trend for third month in September
Manufacturing activity grew at a faster pace in August than the previous two months.
October 03, 2020
Singapore economy
Gloomy prospects for Singapore's 3Q2020 GDP, despite improvements in manufacturing activity and retail sales: CGS-CIMB
Singapore’s GDP is slated to contract between 4.5% and 5.5% year-on-year in 3Q2020, CGS-CIMB economists predict.
September 30, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore AUM up 15.7% to $4 trillion in 2019: MAS
The growth was broad-based across traditional and alternative assets, according to the central bank.
September 30, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore's population drops for first time in 17 years to 5.69 mil
The decline was largely due to a reduction in foreign employment in the services sector.
September 25, 2020
Broker's Calls
Easing of Phase 2 measures spells good news for CapitaLand Mall Trust and ComfortDelGro, says CGS-CIMB
The easing of Singapore’s Phase 2 measures spells good news for ComfortDelGro and CapitaLand Mall Trust.
September 24, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore's CPI remains in the red in August, but eases from July's decade-low
Singapore’s core and headline inflation remained in the red for the seventh straight month in August 2020.
September 23, 2020
Disruption and Digitalisation
Singapore risks losing competitiveness if it doesn't digitalise: Minister Chan
Singapore must transform its economy immediately to avoid losing its hub status
September 22, 2020