Economy

Retrenchments rise to 4,100 in 3Q 

Despite the increase, unemployment rates remained low at 2.0%.

MAS to keep its policy unchanged in January 2024: experts

The prediction comes on the back of core inflation’s continued moderating trajectory.

Inflation edges up to 4.1% in September

MTI attributed the increase to a pickup in private transport inflation.

SG records $7b of investments in Q3 2023

59.2% of this volume is from GLS deals.

SG, Saudi boost cooperation on digital economy, energy efficiency

Through the Energy Cooperation Roadmap, the parties will create low-carbon solutions, amongst others.

SG, Saudi Arabia boost ties with 7 new MOUs

The MOUs cover the education, transport and logistics sectors and more.

Fewer Singaporeans expect inflation to decline: DBS, SMU survey

As of September, only 49.5% of Singaporeans expect inflation to decline, a drop from 51% in June.

Non-oil domestic exports drop 13.2% YoY in September

The drop in electronics and non-electronic exports drove the overall decline.

Will MAS finally ease its monetary policy in 2024?

Experts say the central bank has seen the end of its tightening cycle.

MAS holds rates as Singapore’s GDP is expected to improve in 2024

The central bank warns that domestic recovery could be weaker than expected.

Singapore and Thailand to pursue promising areas of economic cooperation 

PM Lee hosted a lunch for the Thailand Prime Minister’s visit.

HKMA surpasses Singapore on highest forex reserves, ranks 7th globally

Hong Kong Monetary Authority reported HK$3.13t forex reserves in Q2 2023.