Economy

EU, Singapore strengthen digital trade partnership

The two also discussed post-pandemic recovery.

EU, Singapore strengthen digital trade partnership

The two also discussed post-pandemic recovery.

Business optimism index rises to 5.91 percentage points in Q12022

The moderate increase was driven by expansions in five out of six indicators.

Singapore welcomes WTO deal on services domestic regulation

The initiative is expected to improve the operating environment for SG businesses.

October’s industrial production performance due to low-base levels and strong global demand

According to UOB, this growth was led by the biomedical manufacturing cluster. 

Services sector revenue climb 16% YoY in Q3

This was driven by higher business receipts across eight sectors.

GDP growth to slow down to 3-5% in 2022, from 7% in 2021

MTI cited four downside risks that will affect the economy's growth next year.

84% of Singapore-based Indians are investing locally: study

Indians pick property as the most important area to invest in.

MAS’ decision to steepen the S$NEER seen as prescient

This is according to a joint CPI release by MAS and MTI. 

SG-Chongqing financial connectivity brings $4.1b in multi-currency deals

Their financial connection has strengthened over the past year despite the pandemic.

Singapore overall inflation hits 3.2% highest since 2013

This was led by higher private road transport and accommodation costs. 

Tax measures needed to help businesses adapt: Deloitte

This is in order to attract businesses despite the decline in economic activity. 

7 of 10 Singaporeans worried about high cost of living

31% also say that they do not have a financial plan.

76% of founders pick problem-solving as most important trait in doing business

This is based on a survey conducted amongst Gen Z and Millennial entrepreneurs.

The 3Rs that will push SG equities above pre-COVID levels in 2022

These will also narrow SG’s performance gap with other markets in Asia.

Singapore exports up 17.9% in October

Re-exports also echoed this growth with a 17.8% growth.