Economy
Brace yourselves: Analyst sees full-year headline inflation to reach 5.8%
Brace yourselves: Analyst sees full-year headline inflation to reach 5.8%
Yearly inflation rate went up quickly since the start of 2021.
Love on a budget: 7 in 10 S’poreans will continue to date despite financial pressures
However, singles remain budget conscious as 72% would prefer free activities for dates.
Around 3 in 5 adults oppose online gambling: report
It is the fourth market most opposed to online gambling.
SG seeks to work with IPEF partners for digital, green economy projects
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity will form negotiations.
Chart of the day: Singaporeans are not to keen on cryptos and NFTs
This is despite 64% saying they find digital learning as a “good change”.
SG is the world's 2nd freest economy: Fraser Institute
It received an 8.48 rating.
With a rating of 8.48, Singapore ranked second in the latest Economic Freedom of the World report by the Fraser...
How can SG boost social cohesion in society? Wong explains
It will take deliberate measures to overcome differences in the society.
SG, PH ink deal to boost trade and investment flows
Under the deal, the two nations will jointly develop New Clark City in the Philippines.
Chart of the day: Are these post-pandemic trends good or bad?
64% believe it is a good thing to spend more on personal health and well-being.
Need help? Startups may now get advice on using intellectual property
Only less than half of businesses acted on protecting trade secrets.
Why retail sales growth is slowing down
Retail sales growth moderated to 13.7% YoY in July from 14.8% YoY in June.
Chart of the day: 91% of S’poreans say inflation is getting personal
Rising inflation is one of the two most important concerns for Singaporeans.
SG, Malaysia mull discussions on high-speed rail project revival
Deputy PM Lawrence Wong said SG is open to fresh proposals from Malaysia.
Chart of the day: Slowing China exports drags Singapore’s growth
Export to China has contracted to translate to a slowdown in Singapore’s own growth.
Children aged 0-6 to receive $200 in their Child Development Account
Around 230,000 children are expected to benefit.
Economists raise full-year headline inflation forecast to 5.5% to 5.9%: survey
Their previous forecast was in the 4.5% to 4.9% range.
Two-thirds of businesses involved in corporate giving: Wong
This will build trust and unity in the society.
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