Economy
SGD will fare around $1.35 against USD in 2018: Fitch Solutions
It could be hit by the escalating US-China trade wars paired with US Fed hikes.
Singapore ranked fifth in Global Power City Index
It topped rankings in employee life satisfaction globally and startup environment in Asia.
Singapore clinches ninth spot in highest average wealth per adult: Credit Suisse
It hit $390,280, thanks to high savings and asset price increases.
Japan exports fall for first time since 2016
Declining shipments to the US and China are to blame.
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NODX to Thailand skyrocketed from a growth rate of 7.5% in August to 46.8% in September.
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The United States beat Singapore by 2.1 points.
NODX further expanded by 8.3% in September
It was fueled by the growth in the non-electronic segment.
Singapore inflation expectations for 2019 falls to 2.88%
It is lower than the historical average of 3.41%.
Singapore could lure global wealth with passage of new VCC Bill
It aims to shun inconvenient rules which plague investment funds.
Banks to sustain NIM expansion despite MAS tightening: analyst
It will be backed by the sequential rise in SIBOR and the FFR hikes.
Daily Briefing: Concluded en bloc sales since 2016 could build 25,000 new homes; NTUC to support reskilling of transport workers worldwide
And ST Engineering wins $5.5m Singapore contract to test smart lamp-post.
Will the services sector buoy Singapore's GDP amidst manufacturing's slumping growth?
The sector could dampen injuries brought by the rising trade tensions to manufacturing.
Singapore does not ‘indulge' in tax agreement with Indonesia: Finance Ministry
The Lion City will not hesitate to impose action against firms with cross-border tax evasion.
MAS stirs up SGD's appreciation at a faster pace
The central bank wants to ensure medium-term price stability.
Singapore Q3 GDP growth slows at 2.6%
Manufacturing’s growth slowed down by 6.1ppt to 4.5%.
Singapore and Indonesia forge investment treaty
The city-state's investment deals in Indonesia hit $11.61b in 2017.
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