Economy
Chart of the Day: NODX growth sinks into the red in May
Chart of the Day: NODX growth sinks into the red in May
Growth was at -1.2% for the said month.
Why Singapore exports' rally is losing steam
The 1.2% slump is a clear sign of lethargy.
Is the manufacturing rally coming to an end?
DBS' Singapore economists are saying so.
Chart of the Day: Non-electronic exports extend slump by 9% in May
It dragged overall NODX.
Singapore NODX sink further by 1.2% in May
After the 0.8% decline in April.
Chart of the Day: Fewer workers face layoffs in Q1
Only 4,000 employees were made redundant.
Consumer prices expected to rise 0.9% this year
Whilst inflation is set to 1.5%.
Will exports still provide a boost to Singapore's economy?
Analysts have lowered their export growth forecast. Singapore's export strength has been giving a fillip to its economy after emerging from the YoY...
Singapore M&A activity drops 20.3% to US$22.4b
It’s Singapore’s slowest first half period for deal making activity since 2013.
Indonesia's GDP grew 5% in Q1
This is based on results from a retail sales survey. According to OCBC Investment Research, Bank Indonesia’s Retail Sales Survey reveals that...
Singapore's economic growth forecast raised to 2.5%
It will be led by the surge in manufacturing growth.
Singapore's offshore assets to rise 8% until 2021
It is keeping up with Switzerland in attracting foreign wealth.
Almost 3 in 4 Singapore CEOs optimistic amidst global uncertainties
They were the most confident amongst ASEAN CEOs.
Singapore's total employment slumps by 6,800 in Q1
This the biggest drop since 2Q09.
Chart of the Day: Household spending to jump 44.7% in 2021
It will grow at an average rate of 8.3%.
Daily Briefing: Brick-and-mortar retailers still eye setting up in Singapore; District 4 sees pickup in transactions
And check out these four charts about Singapore's economy.
Could Singapore's economy be on a downturn again?
The current quarter may be impacted by a low base on imports.
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