Economy
Tax collections edge 22.4% higher to $60.7b in FY2021: IRAS
A total of $12.6b are from GST collections.
3 days ago
Tax collections edge 22.4% higher to $60.7b in FY2021: IRAS
A total of $12.6b are from GST collections.
3 days ago
Why the 2022 GDP growth forecast was narrowed to 3.0%-4.0%
The previous forecast was 3.0% to 5.0%.
3 days ago
Economy grows at faster pace in Q2
It grew 4.4% from 3.8% in Q1.
4 days ago
Investors to get better assurance from Singapore despite macroeconomic woes
Economy grew by 4.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2022.
4 days ago
SG must transform amidst shift in international economic conditions: PM Lee
To transform, Lee said Singapore should increase its productivity.
6 days ago
Singapore, Colombia partner for carbon credits framework development
This is in line with their commitment to Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Tech innovation, citizen participation key to emerge from crisis: Lee
National Development Minister Desmond Lee said this in a recent speech.
Liveable, sustainable cities needed in post-pandemic era: gov’t
This was delivered during the World Cities Summit Mayoral Lunch 2022.
Chart of the day: 62% of the accommodation industry expects improve outlook in H2
Return of tourists in Singapore seen as a catalyst for improve business conditions.
MAS to cut down carbon footprint in equities portfolio by 50% by 2030
This is part of the regulatory body's promise to build a climate-resilient portfolio.
GDP estimates lowered following manufacturing sector slowdown
Analysts now predict 2022 GDP growth to settle at 3.2% YoY from 3.5% YoY.
Analysts raises full-year headline inflation forecast to 5.5%-6%Â
A further tightening of monetary policy in October is also likely.
Inflation picks up to 6.7% in June
It accelerated due to higher private transport, and accommodation inflation.
Schroders, Conservation International invest in SG firm to speed up climate solutions
Akaria Natural Capital will deploy capital from 15 to 20 projects.
Free trade agreement with MERCOSUR to provide investor protection
The deal concluded on 21 July 2022 in Paraguay.
Chart of the day: More than 4 out of 5 S’poreans said cost of living went up
Older Singaporeans felt the brunt of the increase more strongly than those younger.
Not enough aid? 86% of Singaporeans want gov't to do more vs inflation
In June, the government announced a $1.5b support package for lower-income groups.
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