Department of Statistics
The Singapore Department of Statistics (DOS) collects, compiles and disseminates economic and socio-demographic statistics.
Retail sales jump 7.5% YoY despite tight restrictions in October
This is higher compared to September's retail sales YoY increase at 6.8%.
F&B sales down 4.5% YoY in October to $659m
Restaurants experienced the most YoY decline at 24%.
Singapore overall inflation hits 3.2% highest since 2013
This was led by higher private road transport and accommodation costs.
Retail sales up 6.6% YoY to $3.4b in September
Computer and telecommunications equipment were up by 23.8% m-o-m.
Singapore F&B sales up 4.4% in September
Food caterers had the most growth in sales at 36.4% YoY.
F&B sales down 6.7% in August
This is a 6% decline from the value recorded in July.
Singapore retail sales down 2.8% in August 2021
Petrol service stations contributed the most with 23.7% yoy growth.
Singapore inflation rises 2.4% YoY in August
Meanwhile, the core inflation also increased by 1.1%.
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