Economy

IVSC board names first Asian and female chair

Lim Hwee Hua previously served as minister of the Singaporean government. 

IVSC board names first Asian and female chair

Lim Hwee Hua previously served as minister of the Singaporean government. 

Business receipts of service industries up 10.5% YoY in 1Q24

Recreation & Personal Services had the highest growth in revenue amongst industries.

Inflation stable as lower housing costs offset transport rise

Headline and core inflation came in at 2.7% and 3.1% YoY, respectively.

UOB, RHB keeps growth forecast unchanged following 2.7% GDP expansion in Q1

UOB sees economy growing 2.9% this year, while RHB's estimates at 2.5%.

Chemicals cluster forecasts brighter business prospects

A net weighted balance of 2% of firms projects improved business conditions in 2Q-3Q.

Global Cities Index: Singapore ranks best city in Southeast Asia, third in Asia

The city-state was also among the best cities globally for doing business.

Petroleum sales slump drives 1Q24 domestic wholesale trade decline

Sales of petroleum and petroleum products dropped 21.0% YoY.

Slow payments fall to near two-year low in Q1 2024

The construction, manufacturing, and services industries all saw a QoQ decrease in slow payments.

Johor-Singapore SEZ to spur trade, labour and investments: Maybank 

The initiative could help ease the shortage of talent.

Singapore-ASEAN trade stands at $295.6b in 2023

The direct investment abroad from Singapore to ASEAN also reached $226.1b.

IRAS to reclaim $60m from '99-to-1' ABSD loophole exploiters

As of April, IRAS has audited 187 cases related to the scheme, uncovering 166 engaged in tax avoidance practices.