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Singapore tops global ranking for online presence
It ranked sixth in AT Kearney’s Global Cities Index 2017.
Singapore tops global ranking for online presence
It ranked sixth in AT Kearney’s Global Cities Index 2017.
Chart of the Day: Electronics boost overall manufacturing growth by 13.4%
Whilst biomed dragged output down by 5.3%.
Services sector grows in slow, uneven pace
Transport & storage improved the most with a 4.2% growth.
NWC proposes up to $60 pay hike for low-wage workers
Good news for those earning a basic wage of up to $1,200.
NODX growth forecast to hit 4-6% this year
This was due to a notable surge in 1Q17.
Three main drivers of Chinese overseas expansion
Investments will grow in frequency, but with smaller average deal sizes.
Consumer spending in Malaysia to increase 5.8% in 2017
It will grow at an annual average of 5.3% between 2017-2021.
Chart of the Day: Check out which industry recorded the highest yield growth
The said industry reported an 8.8% growth in business receipts.
Consumer price index increases to 1.7%
Moderation was largely due to a larger decline in accommodation.
ASEAN countries' GDP growth rates to hit 3-8% over the next 5 years
Their CAGR will hit 5.1% from 2017 to 2021 collectively.
Singapore non-oil exports up 10% in Q1
A huge improvement from the previous quarter's 0.1% uptick.
Singapore flags concerns with China's monetary conditions
It could be a downside risk to its GDP growth.
Here's what could buoy consumer prices this year
This year’s overall higher exports and commodity prices is one.
Singapore economy eases to a 2.7% growth in Q1
It came from a strong 2.9% expansion in March.
Singapore's robust headline indicators feared to be transitory
Headline prints are subject to higher concentration risks.
Daily Briefing: Singapore's Q1 GDP up 2.7%; Ex-trader fined over 1MDB saga
And here's what tenants need to know about renting a house in Singapore.
Core inflation could hit 1.7% this year
It will likely hover around 2% in 2H17 and 1Q18.
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