Economy

Consumer price index up 7.5% in August

Transport prices were over 20% higher than a year ago.

Consumer price index up 7.5% in August

Transport prices were over 20% higher than a year ago.

Singapore snags crown as Asia’s top financial centre

The city-state replaces Hong Kong as the number one in the region.

Investors cautioned against Fed’s decision to raise interest rates: broker

This as Fed’s reported to raise interest rates by 75 basis points (bps).

Everimpact, STACS tie up to provide carbon tracking platform to banks, firms

This will increase trust and transparency in the carbon market

Singapore, France trade leaders adopt digital work plan for SMEs

The programme supports firms’ research and development projects.

MAS expands private markets programme to develop SG’s private markets hub

The central bank will invest an additional $1.4b for the expansion.

What is the impact of at-risk US-listed China firms on SGX? Analyst explains

The bourse may benefit from Chinese firms facing delisting risks.

What will drag NODX momentum in the second half of 2022?

In H2, RHB expects NODX to grow only by 4.0% YoY.

Gov’t seeks to create 3,000 financial sector jobs a year 

This is under the Financial Services Industry Transformation Map 2025.

Export growth accelerates to 11.4% in August

In July, non-oil domestic exports grew by 7.0% YoY.

Brace yourselves: Analyst sees full-year headline inflation to reach 5.8% 

Yearly inflation rate went up quickly since the start of 2021.

Love on a budget: 7 in 10 S’poreans will continue to date despite financial pressures

However, singles remain budget conscious as 72% would prefer free activities for dates.

Around 3 in 5 adults oppose online gambling: report

It is the fourth market most opposed to online gambling.

SG seeks to work with IPEF partners for digital, green economy projects

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity will form negotiations.

Chart of the day: Singaporeans are not to keen on cryptos and NFTs

This is despite 64% saying they find digital learning as a “good change”.

SG is the world's 2nd freest economy: Fraser Institute

It received an 8.48 rating.   With a rating of 8.48, Singapore ranked second in the latest Economic Freedom of the World report by the Fraser...

How can SG boost social cohesion in society? Wong explains

It will take deliberate measures to overcome differences in the society.