Economy
Lull's over: Retail sales show first positive growth in over two years
Sales data for February 2021 showed a growth of 3.5% YoY.
Lull's over: Retail sales show first positive growth in over two years
Sales data for February 2021 showed a growth of 3.5% YoY.
March NODX performance has analysts upbeat
Overall exports surged by 21%, leading experts to upgrade their Singapore economic forecasts.
Recovery from COVID-19 drives GDP rise in Q1
It has grown 0.2% YoY in Q1 following contractions from three previous quarters.
Exports tripled their growth to 12.1% in March
Non-oil domestic exports saw an overall boost from both the electronic and non-electronic sectors.
Light at the end of the tunnel? Singapore to maintain 5.8% GDP growth forecast
The threat of of COVID-19 variants attacking key trading partners may still weaken recovery, advises Fitch.
Monetary policy maintained as MAS looks ahead to economic recovery
However, the money supply chiefs are aware that pandemic risks remain.
Singapore leads regional free trade agreement ratification
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership needs ratification from nine countries.
Unemployment continues downward trend
Joblessness across Singapore fell to 3.0% in February 2021.
SME business sentiment rises cautiously to neutral levels
Negative sentiment is expected to ease across all business sectors over the next six months.
Proposed SINGA bonds unlikely to affect credit rating: OCBC
The government plans to borrow $90b for infrastructure projects, the highest amount of potential borrowing in three decades.
Most family businesses still have weak digital capabilities: survey
Research finds they lack digital tools required for the current changes in the business landscape.
Build digital infrastructure sustainably: National Development Minister
Speaking atthe opening of Digital Realty's new data center, Desmond Lee stressed the importance of environmental sustainability.
Industry Transformation Maps to be refreshed: Heng
ITMs progress has been disrupted by the pandemic, and a refreshed direction is needed.
Singapore ratifies ASEAN Trade in Services agreement
It provides guarantee of the widest preferential services market access into the ASEAN region.
Government committee to look into Integrated Shield Plans issues
Concerned parties have met to discuss improvements on management of IP panels.
Singapore joins IMF efforts to help low-income countries impacted by pandemic
Singapore is set to provide US$20.57m to help the International Monetary Fund's regional assistance programme.
Singapore startup landscape remains resilient amidst COVID-19
Tech startups drew in $5.5b of capital over the past year.
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