Economy

Singapore’s business confidence soars

Rising optimism means increasing business expenditure in Singapore as over two thirds of Singaporean companies report 69% rise in revenue, and 61%...

Inflation has likely peaked

CPI inflation is expected to moderate from now on, said Minister Lim Hng Kiang.

Crisis in Japan, Middle East have low impact on Singapore economy

Although the recent increase in oil prices is likely to have affected global economic activities to some extent, the impact has been small, said...

MAS expected to revalue currency

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is also expected to steepen the band.

GDP forecast at 5.4% in 1Q2011:OCBC

OCBC also believes that there's a 55% probability of a tightening via re-centering.

GDP forecast at 5.8% in 2011:HSBC

HSBC revised up their forecast from 5.2% due to recent high frequency number for retail sales and industrial productions.

Global crises slows down Singapore economy

The economy is expected to grow a mere 6 percent in 1Q11 as a result of the political unrest in the Middle East and the twin disasters in Japan.

Over 400 negotiators join the 6th Trans-Pacific Partnership Singapore Round

Strong progress was made at the TPP Singapore Round, which covered areas like goods, services, investment and government procurement from 27 March to...

GDP to jump 5.8% in 2011:RCBC

As the global economy continues to recover, GDP is still expected to rise to 6.2% in 2012.

Singapore topped global economic ranking:OCBC

A fiscally strong country, Singapore passed with flying colors all the indicators of a healthy economy.

Singapore's trade with India increased to 42 percent to reach $30.7bn

Singapore-India relations reached a new and higher level when upon signing of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement in 2005. 

Singapore economy to slow down in 2011:HSBC

HSBC believes Monetary Authority of Singapore will remain in tightening mode.

Production growth to pick up by 12.2%

Industrial activities will see a slight improvement from the 10.5% value in the previous report.

Inflation forecast at 3.8% for 2011:OCBC

The lower-than-expected February inflation does not affect OCBC's inflation forecast for this year.

Singapore trade marginally hit by Japan quake calamity

Near-term disruptions in the Japanese logistic supply and production network may cause minimal impact on Singapore's bilateral trade.

Inflation rose by 5% year-on-year in February 2011

The CPI fell marginally by 0.1% over January 2011 as a result of lower cost of transportation.