Economy

Daily Briefing: SATS' staff costs on the rise; MAS warns of subdued wages for Singapore

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Manufacturing growth lifts 2017 GDP forecasts

But banks are sending warning signals about the sector’s rocky performance.

Singapore to ease firms' access to Asia, Africa

It will place companies in a network with World Bank-affiliated officials that cover emerging markets.

Daily Briefing: Singapore's venture investments jump to $725.3m; Rail Corridor enhancement to begin in 2018

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Private transport costs pull inflation down

They fell from +2.6% in August to +2.1% this month.

Chart of the Day: Private housing land supply rose to 2,840 units in H2

The government is replenishing land supply after cutting it in 2013.

Middle child syndrome: Mid-market firms worried about their growth strategies

60% of them weren't confident about the local market's conditions.

Chart of the Day: Singapore's NODX to Malaysia up 21.3% in September

Thanks to higher exports of integrated circuits (IC), special fabrics & products, and specialised machinery.

Export balance up by 3.8% in September

Total trade fell to $76.4b this month.