Economy

Singapore to join Pacific Alliance as associate member

Three other countries will be admitted to the alliance.

Singapore boosts economic ties with Chengdu

Singapore was Chengdu’s second largest foreign investor in 2016.

NODX to clock in 5% growth in 2017

After contracting for a second straight month in May.

Is Singapore beating Hong Kong as the best city for expats?

In terms of salaries, the rival city offers more.

Housing costs spur 1.4% inflation growth

S&CC rebates to HDB residents is one key factor.

Nearly 1.4m Singaporeans to receive GST Vouchers

Whilst 450,000 will get Medisave Top-ups.

Inflation rises to 1.4% in May

Due to the spike in cost of housing maintenance & repairs.

Singapore manufacturing output jumps 5% in May

Thanks to the surge in electronics production.

Singapore equity capital proceeds down 62% to US$1b

Proceeds in the first half of 2016 amounted to US$2.8b.

Singapore economy to grow 2.7% in 2017

But growth will remain uneven across sectors.

SMEs expect weak profitability for the next 6 months

But they are optimistic on sales turnover.