Economy
Household inflation expectations creep up to 2.97%
Household inflation expectations creep up to 2.97%
No thanks to the looming cut in COE quotas this 2018.
India and Indonesia poised to be regional outperformers in 2018
They’re forecasted as the only APAC economies whose headline real economic growth will rise.
Singaporeans expect prices to rise by 2.97%
Despite general economic growth, geopolitical worries remain.
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Skilled workforce struggles to be more productive: MAS chief
This is despite economic recovery and improvement in manufacturing and financial services.
Daily Briefing: Grab closes record fundraiser; Comparing DBS and OCBC home loans
And here are three important facts about the semiconductor industry right now.
NODX in December to likely hit 12.2%: Moody's
Export momentum picked up during the peak holiday season.
India to overtake China in terms of GDP growth by 2018
Its new tax system is accelerating growth whilst China is on a gradual nosedive.
Watch out for these taxes that could hike next month
E-commerce, estate duties and even personal income may be affected according to economists.
Growth in East Asia and Pacific countries may fall to 6.2% in 2018: World Bank
The World Bank believes that this reflects a gradual slowdown in China.
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And here are the top three REITs of 2017.
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And here are three companies giving out dividends this week.
Daily Briefing: Noble sells power, gas unit for $168m; Analysts forecast 15% growth in property market
And three roads in the Bidasari estate opened this week.
Inflation rose 0.6% in November
No thanks to higher private road transport and accommodation inflation.
880,000 HDB households to get GST Voucher U-Save rebate
Within the month, eligible households will receive up to $95 rebate.
GDP expansion feared to slacken in 2018
No thanks to a looming end in the semiconductor super-cycle.
Singapore GDP up 3.1% in 4Q17
However, the manufacturing sector fell 11.5% QoQ and construction dipped 8.5% YoY.
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