In Focus
Economic recovery on track despite month-long economic halt: Maybank
Economic recovery on track despite month-long economic halt: Maybank
But a high risk of inflation overshooting.
May records largest surge in manufacturing performance in 10 years
Singapore’s manufacturing output leaped 30% YoY for the month.
Headline inflation seen to rise up to 1.5% in 2021
Overall inflation rose to 2.4% in May, the highest since November 2013.
Moody's: MAS measures against erring insurers to boost client confidence
The overall business impact would be temporary because no further penalties were handed out.
Pandemic highlighted Singapore’s need for ‘white spaces’
The government will review its broader approach to land-use and city planning.
Singapore dethroned in world competitiveness rankings
Switzerland swipes Singapore's crown in IMD's World Competitiveness Rankings.
Reopening seen driving DPUs of S-REITs in 2021 2H
Maybank Kim Eng backs the reopening of Singapore as the May outbreak receded.
Singapore has the unhappiest workforce in the world: study
Singapore ranked ahead of Malaysia, New Zealand, and Australia with the least happy workforce.
Singapore’s exports expands 8.8% in May
This is the 6th consecutive month of exports growth.
SGX at an investment sweet spot: report
The Singapore Exchange is well-positioned to capture the global flows of various asset classes, according to a report from Jefferies Equity Research.
Private home sales fall by 29.7% in May
Developers sold 891 new private homes in May, lower than the 1,268 sold in April.
Transportation, construction sectors outlook remains bleak for Q3: study
The financial sector is the most optimistic for the third quarter.
2,000 units in new GLS program to sate developer appetite for new land
Robust market demand has developers eager to replenish their supply.
What will happen when Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) ends?
The government will extend remote work, the job support scheme, as restrictions are gradually eased.
Condo resale volumes fall by 11.4% in May
Analysts say fewer viewings during the heightened alert period dragged resale volume down.
Retail sales hit record-breaking 54.0% growth but still below pre-COVID levels
The record-breaking growth was due to a much lower base in April last year, the start of the Circuit Breaker period.
SIA leaves privitasation decision to shareholders
Singapore Airlines replies to questions by stakeholders on large loans and the future of the flag carrier.
Commentary
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