Economy
Economists raise GDP forecasts to 3.2% in 2018
Economists raise GDP forecasts to 3.2% in 2018
They are more positive thanks to manufacturing growth but are also more worried by a possible global trade war.
Top 1000 SMEs profits down 17.1% to $2.9b in 2017
Slow GDP growth and weak global trade are among the challenges that plague SMEs.
Ng brothers are Singapore's richest in 2018
Their net worth of US$10.8b got them 140th place in the world rankings.
Who wants to be a half-billionaire: 20 more Singaporeans joined the club last year
The number of half-billionaires in Singapore jumped 25% to 100 in 2017.
Crazy rich Singaporeans: 1 in 25 of Asia's ultra-wealthy call Singapore home
There are 1,400 individuals in Singapore with a net worth of over US$50m.
No country for old men: Singapore and HK budget differences indicate policy divergence
The recent budgets delivered in Singapore and Hong Kong show differing paths to deal with an ageing society.
Singapore-EU to push ratification of free trade deal this year
When passed, it will allow consumers and producers reach each other’s markets sans custom duties on all qualifying goods.
Chart of the Day: Infocomm services sales grew 13.6% in Q4 2017
It led the growth in the services sector.
Singapore PMI down 0.4 point to 52.7 in February
The reading was pulled down by the weaker electronics manufacturing sector.
Wealthy Singaporeans can shake off GST hike burden: BMI
Analysts say 95% of households will have incomes around US$25,000 which could prepare them to absorb price hikes.
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Chart of the Day: Business investments grew 2.2% after 15-month decline
Companies are more optimistic with plans of expansion and aggressive hiring.
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Services sectors' sales up 8.6% in Q4 2017
The information & communications services industry grew 13.6% and led the sector’s growth.
Chart of the Day: Corporate profits hit a seven-year high
Profits rose 6.9% and contributed to higher corporate income tax revenue.
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Accommodation prices were 5.3% cheaper in January
Service & Conservancy Charges (S&CC) rebates were given to HDB households in January 2018.
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