Economy
SG, Thailand boost bilateral economic relations
Several agreements including trade and investment were signed.
MAS official encourages improved scrutiny in making investment decisions
Investors can join a financial education programme.
Why are ThaiBev, ComfortDelGro top stocks? Analyst explains
Both stocks will benefit from economic reopening.
Malaysia to become ninth party in CPTPP trade deal: Gov’t
This after Malaysia completed its ratification process of the agreement.
Gov't encourages businesses to sustain R&D investments, boost talent
The trade relations official said businesses should also expand expertise.
SG's 'high-value manufacturing activities' to offset moderate industrial growth
The market continues to have an appeal as a strategic and trusted business.
Funding for startups grew more than 45% per annum: Gov’t
Funding activities reached $14.7b in 2021.
Recession fears? 88% of CEOs eye a hiring freeze over the next 6 months
CEOs are considering halting recruitment due to the anticipated recession.
Chart of the day: Import price index drop slows in August
The non-oil index fell by 0.7% for the month against its 0.3% gain in July.
PMI contracts to 49.9 in September
It dipped by 0.1 points from August.
Chart of the day: Porfolio investments records highest external assets in IIP in Q2
Meanwhile, direct investments achieve the highest in external liabilities for the quarter.
Import, export prices extends downtrend in August
Prices fell by 1.7% MoM and 3.7% MoM, respectively.
Chart of the day: Tourism top of mind of S’poreans to benefit from return of Grand Prix
Most Singaporeans think the environment will benefit the least.
Chart of the day: Singaporean residents are getting older
The median age for most residents is 42 years old.
3 reasons why MAS will go for a more aggressive policy tightening in October
Experts expect a double-tightening of the Singdollar gradient.
No 'double move' expected from central bank: analyst
This is due to the increasing likelihood of a technical recession.
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