Department of Statistics
The Singapore Department of Statistics (DOS) collects, compiles and disseminates economic and socio-demographic statistics.
Business receipts of service industries up 10.5% YoY in 1Q24
Business receipts of service industries up 10.5% YoY in 1Q24
Recreation & Personal Services had the highest growth in revenue amongst industries.
Petroleum sales slump drives 1Q24 domestic wholesale trade decline
Sales of petroleum and petroleum products dropped 21.0% YoY.
F&B sales growth eases to 5.0% YoY in March
In February, sales grew by 14.8% YoY.
Retail sales rise 2.7% YoY in March
On a month-on-month comparison, however, sales fell 1.0%.
Lower private transport costs ease inflation to 2.7% YoY in March
In February, headline inflation was at 3.4 YoY.
F&B sales climb 14.7% YoY in February
The higher F&B sales were partly due to CNY being celebrated in February.
Retail sales rise 8.4% YoY in February
Excluding motor vehicles, sales would have risen by 9.4% YoY.
F&B sales drop 5.6% YoY in January
The lower F&B sales were partly due to CNY being celebrated in February.
Retail sales climb 1.3% YoY in January
Month-on-month, however, sales slipped by 0.7%.
Business receipts of service industries rise 4.8% YoY in 4Q23
Recreation & Personal Services had the highest growth in revenue amongst industries.
Inflation eases to 2.9% YoY in January
In December 2023, headline inflation rose 3.7% YoY.
Domestic wholesale trade sales down 3.5% in Q4
Petroleum sales and transport equipment sales logged double-digit decreases.
Retail sales drop 0.4% YoY in December
Month-on-month, sales fell by 1.5%.
F&B sales growth eases to 0.3% in December
In November, F&B sales grew 1.6% YoY.
Which sectors are confident in their business outlook for H1 2024?
The accommodation industry is the most confident amongst all sectors.
Retrenchments soar to 14,320 in 2023
Business re-organisation or restructuring remained the top reason for retrenchments last year.
Inflation edges up to 3.7% in December
In 2023, headline inflation averaged 4.8%.
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