Economy
Slightly lower employment growth in Q122
Slightly lower employment growth in Q122
Total employment only grew by 42,000 which is 5,900 less from Q421.
Singapore is world's 3rd most competitive market
The country jumped two places from last year's ranking.
UK, Singapore sign 3 MOUs for cybersecurity, digital trade, digital identity verification
The deals will impact global supply chains and enhance cybersecurity.
SG, China ink MOUs on digital economy and green development
The agreements were signed on the sidelines of the WTO 12th Ministerial Conference.
UK-Singapore’s digital economy deal to promote safe e-payments, trusted data
The agreement will improve online consumer protection.
S-REITs to provide higher income, resilience amidst global disruption: HSBC
Singapore’s economy will stand out from a growth trajectory perspective.
Chart of the day: Professional forecasters predict 4.8% economic growth in Q2
They expect GDP to expand by 3.8% by the end of 2022.
How Singapore can resolve economic barriers, uncertainties: MTI
It must invest in open trade, manage inflation, and reach climate goals.
How single-family offices are dodging 4 disruptions hitting them
Amongst these disruptions include cyber breaches.
Experts expect economy to grow 4.8% in Q2
The full-year growth forecast was lowered to 3.8% from 4%.
Singapore retains spot as 13th most expensive city for overseas workers
This is despite higher-than-average inflation of 5%.
Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong named deputy prime minister
He will be acting prime minister whenever the Singapore leader is absent.
SG overtakes China as top startup ecosystem in Asia-Pacific
Globally, Singapore ranked 7th in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2022.
PMI expands to 50.4 in May
It edged up by 0.1 point from April.
Singapore, Indonesia reaffirm strong economic ties
They also look at collaborating in other areas such as energy, and the digital economy.
Only half of shoppers trust companies amidst ‘trust-based economy’
Meanwhile, 61% are comfortable divulging personal information to 'transparent' firms.
Here's why recent real wage growth is lower compared to a decade ago
Total real wage growth in 2021 was at 1.6%—less compared to 2010'2 2.7%.
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