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Why the 2022 GDP growth forecast was narrowed to 3.0%-4.0%

Why the 2022 GDP growth forecast was narrowed to 3.0%-4.0%

The previous forecast was 3.0% to 5.0%.

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Rising interest rates push buyers out of the resale market

In July, condo resale volume dropped 6.7% MoM.

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46% of Singaporeans want to spend their money the most on international travel

Singaporeans said they will likely spend $3,468 when visiting countries overseas.

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SG must transform amidst shift in international economic conditions: PM Lee

To transform, Lee said Singapore should increase its productivity.

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SG bumped off as top APAC market with greatest digital agility progress

Four in 10 organisations in SG are still lagging in digital agility.

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7 in 10 employers mull hiring talent for sustainability roles in the next two years

Companies are also open to training current employees on sustainability.

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Weaker PMI in July raises concerns over demand in the manufacturing sector

PMI edged down by 0.2 point to 50.1.

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Not letting women lead? Percentage of women holding C-suite roles to drop to 15.3% by 2030

This will make SG farther from its 30% threshold for the share of women in C-suite roles.

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What will push employers to raise 2023 salaries

Employers in Singapore expect a 4% salary increase.

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GDP estimates lowered following manufacturing sector slowdown

Analysts now predict 2022 GDP growth to settle at 3.2% YoY from 3.5% YoY.

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Analysts raises full-year headline inflation forecast to 5.5%-6%

A further tightening of monetary policy in October is also likely.

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3 tech manufacturers to post weaker earnings in H1: analyst

UOB Kay Hian said the three have huge China exposure.

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Private residential prices to increase up to 8% in 2022

Prices already rose at a faster pace in Q2, rising 3.5%.

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Work flexibility no longer the main driver for Singaporeans to switch jobs

Four in 10 Singaporeans would rather get higher pay.

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Employment appeals fall significantly to 1.73 per 1,000 employees in 2021: MOM

Most of the complaints filed were salary and dismissal claims.

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SG emerges as top Southeast Asian destination for start-up investment

The Lion City is home to 12 unicorns and over 9,300 startups.

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MAS 'not done yet' with policy tightening: analysts

Experts believe that the S$NEER slope will be raised to 2% in October.

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