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Rising inflation tops concerns of Singaporean consumers

Rising inflation tops concerns of Singaporean consumers

An Ipsos survey revealed that 38% of them are "very impacted" by price increases.

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Green living: 77% of Singaporeans prefer to dwell in green buildings

They are even willing to pay more to live in environmentally-friendly spaces.

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Manufacturing output headline growth rate could potentially stumble: analysts

The industry could suffer a technical recession.

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What are the top 3 work benefits Singaporeans seek from employers?

Employees are likely to stay with their companies when their benefits package meets their needs.

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More than 5 in 10 employees will quit their jobs if not given a pay raise by 2023

Some are already looking for higher-paying jobs.

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Monetary policy tightening in October likely following record-high inflation in July

Experts expect the S$NEER slope to be raised to 2%.

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More affordable housing awaits Singaporeans after Paya Lebar Air Base relocation: expert

About 150,000 new homes can be built in the area once the base is moved out.

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More Singaporeans want a greener future but are doing more emissions-heavy activities

Amongst these activities include use of air conditioners, which rose 21% in 2022.

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What are the 5 transformative changes required to achieve net zero in 2050?

MAS Chief Ravi Menon said the world is still far from a net-zero emissions trajectory.

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More than half of Singaporeans aged 45-64 have yet to plan their retirement

Their inaction towards retirement could be due to the “lack of awareness,” says a study.

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80% of Singaporean travellers prefer hotels that offer self-service technology

Travellers now want to minimize contact with staff and other guests.

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Why Singaporeans are investing in money market fund amidst volatile markets

Investors are allocating 70% of their funds portfolio to money market funds.

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41% of employees would rather be unemployed than be unhappy at their jobs

The sentiment was stronger in employees aged 25 to 34 than those aged 45 to 54.

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Industrial prices to grow between 5%-7% in 2022 amidst growing demand

Macroeconomic uncertainties are pushing industrialists to diversify locations.

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Why the 2022 GDP growth forecast was narrowed to 3.0%-4.0%

The previous forecast was 3.0% to 5.0%.

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Rising interest rates push buyers out of the resale market

In July, condo resale volume dropped 6.7% MoM.

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46% of Singaporeans want to spend their money the most on international travel

Singaporeans said they will likely spend $3,468 when visiting countries overseas.

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