Economy

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.

Could Singapore's economy be on a downturn again?

The current quarter may be impacted by a low base on imports.

3 key areas affluent households will spend on

These will account for almost 40% of their spending by 2021. Singapore's affluent middle class supports high spending on non-essential goods and...

Why Singapore consumers are tightening their purse strings

Consumer spending declined for two quarters in a row.

Singapore strengthens economic ties with Myanmar

A deal will open doors for Singapore firms to explore opportunities in Myanmar. The International Enterprise Singapore signed a Memorandum of...

Chart of the Day: Money supply eases to a 7.8% growth in April

This is undermined by a softer gain in net foreign position.

Household spending to hit $206.8b in 2021

It will grow at an annual rate of 6.3% over the next five years.

Singapore trumps US in competitiveness ranking

It takes the third spot, below Hong Kong and Switzerland.