Economy

July manufacturing and electronics PMI expected to moderate

These are in comparison with June readings of 51.3 and 50.5.

July manufacturing and electronics PMI expected to moderate

These are in comparison with June readings of 51.3 and 50.5.

MAS to issue new set of commemorative coins

In line with Singapore’s celebration of 45 years of independence, MAS will release a new set of coins to be sold by The Singapore Mint.

Singapore's Q2 2010 job advertisement up 13.7%

The country experienced 30.7% increase in advertisements for merchandising and purchasing roles as employment sentiment remains positive.

Consumers face higher costs of transport, housing and food

The consumer price index moved up by 2.7 percent in June 2010, with higher prices of cars and petrol contributing to the 10.3 percent increase in the...

MAS and China's PBC establish bilateral currency swap

Arrangement will provide worth S$30bln liquidity in both Chinese Yuan and Singapore dollar.

Singapore parking is cheapest

But only among global financial hubs, with Singapore’s monthly parking rates at US$192.89.

Regulatory risk tops list of threats to business

Managing talent and dealing with emerging markets fastest risers in annual risk radar.

Singapore and Guangdong partnership widens to include healthcare

Heightened business interest by Singapore companies in Guangdong resulted into numerous MOU / agreements signed.

Singapore achieves double-digit growth even in double-dip scenario

Morgan Stanley revises 2010 GDP forecast up to 16% with potential sequential pullback on biomed.

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.