Economy

Slightly lower employment growth in Q122

Total employment only grew by 42,000 which is 5,900 less from Q421. 

Singapore is world's 3rd most competitive market

The country jumped two places from last year's ranking.

UK, Singapore sign 3 MOUs for cybersecurity, digital trade, digital identity verification

The deals will impact global supply chains and enhance cybersecurity.

SG, China ink MOUs on digital economy and green development

The agreements were signed on the sidelines of the WTO 12th Ministerial Conference.

S-REITs to provide higher income, resilience amidst global disruption: HSBC

Singapore’s economy will stand out from a growth trajectory perspective.

How Singapore can resolve economic barriers, uncertainties: MTI

It must invest in open trade, manage inflation, and reach climate goals.

Experts expect economy to grow 4.8% in Q2

The full-year growth forecast was lowered to 3.8% from 4%.

Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong named deputy prime minister

He will be acting prime minister whenever the Singapore leader is absent.

SG overtakes China as top startup ecosystem in Asia-Pacific

Globally, Singapore ranked 7th in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2022.

PMI expands to 50.4 in May

It edged up by 0.1 point from April.

Singapore, Indonesia reaffirm strong economic ties

They also look at collaborating in other areas such as energy, and the digital economy.

Only half of shoppers trust companies amidst ‘trust-based economy’

Meanwhile, 61% are comfortable divulging personal information to 'transparent' firms.