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3 factors weighing down Singapore’s economic growth

3 factors weighing down Singapore’s economic growth

Analysts expect full-year GDP growth to clock in at 1.4%, lower than the 2022 record.

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Half of Singaporeans expect inflation to decline in the next 12 months

Consumers cite three reasons for the shift in their expectations.

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7 in 10 local SMEs expect a recession within the next 2 years

In response, SMEs are taking a prudent approach to their financial spending.

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The IT job: Demand for digital occupations rises in Singapore

It accounted for an annual average of 11% of total online job positions in Singapore.

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8 in 10 organisations want employees with tech-focused certification

Seven in 10 are having difficulty finding such employees.

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Greener pastures? Employees' interest to relocate for job opportunities declines

Less than half of workers express interest to move away from Singapore.

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Here's why more Singaporeans bought HDB flats this March

Resale volumes in March saw a 23.7% increase MoM.

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Worst might not be over for Singapore’s investment activity: report

This followed the SVB collapse and Credit Suisse Group takeover which make it more challenging to get financing.

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Singapore remains most expensive tech talent market in Southeast Asia

Engineers are paid three times more than in Indonesia and Vietnam.

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3 in 4 SG CEOs are delaying investment plans amidst geopolitical tensions

This is above the global average of more than 3 in 5, EY reported.

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4 in 10 consumers will boycott organisations that do not reduce data-related pollution

Two per cent of global energy-related pollution emissions are caused by data centres.

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What hinders Singapore companies from entering the metaverse?

Two in three companies say they are still unprepared to do so.

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Singapore amongst cities with most ultra-prime residential sales

Ultra-prime properties are worth at least US$25m.

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On hold? About 5 in 10 Singaporeans complain about unresolved customer service issues

Organisations risk more than 5% of their sales with poor customer service.

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Economic growth to slow down in 2023

UOB expects full-year GDP to grow by only 0.7%.

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When will the manufacturing recession end?

February marked the fifth consecutive month of decline in industrial production.

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E-commerce adoption growing amongst the silver generation: survey

Seven in 10 seniors have integrated e-commerce into their daily routine.

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