Economy
GDP grows by 16.9% but service sector lags
The Singapore economy may have grown 16.9 percent in the first quarter of 2010, but advance estimates show services producing industries will have the...
GDP grows by 16.9% but service sector lags
The Singapore economy may have grown 16.9 percent in the first quarter of 2010, but advance estimates show services producing industries will have the...
African ministers to attend Africa Singapore Business Forum
Singapore's growing interest in Africa prompted attendance of 8 African ministers and representatives from 17 countries.
MTI to release advance GDP estimates on 14 July
The information will be made available at 8:00 am on government websites.
IE and Henan province team up for eco-projects
IE Singapore signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Henan Provincial Bureau of Commerce in Zhengzhou, capital city of Henan.
Singapore gets top country risk rating
Coface upgrades Singapore’s country rating from A2 to A1 making it the safest place to do business.
Employers to receive final payment from Jobs Credit
IRAS will give a total of $230mln to more than 100,000 employers on 30 June.
Clean Energy Programme Office grants $13mln research fund
Five teams will research on improving solar cell efficiency and storage systems developed for renewable energy.
Singaporeans splurging again as spending capability rises 9.4 %
Markets saw an accrual in consumer spending as 65% of customers plan spending on dining and entertainment.
Inflation fears return as CPI rises to 3.2%
Singapore’s inflation held at a 14-month high in May as the island’s economic rebound boosted food, housing and car prices.
Southeast Asia withstands debt crisis with enough reserves
Moody's gives “mostly stable” outlook to the region behind dependence on China banks than Europe.
Asian millionaires equal European counterparts in number
Merrill Lynch reports a 26% rise of individuals with $1mln of investable assets to 3mln in 2009.
SMa creates committee to boost SMEs' productivity
Productivity and Innovation Function Committee tasked to identify gaps and offer solutions.
MAS: Singdollar stands firm
Singapore Dollar will remain strong amidst China's announcement on weekend that it will give the Yuan more space for flexibility.
Total trade dropped by 1.7 percent in May compared to April
On a m-o-m SA basis, Non-oil Domestic Exports decreased marginally by 0.1 percent in May 2010 due to lower sales of non-electronic NODX.
Singapore to ratify ILO Convention on Tripartite Consultation
Move to institutionalise and strengthen tripartism to undertake effective consultations on ILO activities between the sectors.
Construction bust looms as firms begin first layoffs in almost two years
Overall unemployment fell down to 2.2% while redundancies remained at around pre-recession quarterly levels.
MOF appoints new members for Singapore Totalisator Board
Patrick Lee Kwok Kie and Kon Yin Tong’s appointments took effect on Tuesday.
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