Economy

Why GST hike should push through despite rising goods prices

The country’s social expenditures are also going up exponentially, say experts.

Over 40,000 businesses benefit from $132m recovery grant

The grant stemmed from the budget 2022 and part of $500m jobs support aid.

How do adults plan to improve their financial standing

Nearly seven in 10 will cut inessential expenses, such as dining out.

Singapore backs Revised Kyoto Convention to standardise int'l trades

It is the flagship convention on the Customs process and trade facilitation.

DPM Heng cites ‘three double helices’ as tailwinds of global FinTech

Swiss-Singapore collaboration is amongst the double helixes.

Core inflation hits a 14-year high of 3.6%

The increase was due to stronger inflation across all expenditure divisions.

Inflation picks up in May at 5.6%

It accelerated due to higher private transport, food, and services inflation.

Singapore vows to contribute $13.8m in World Bank’s health crisis fund

The fund will help countries prepare for future health crises.

Inflation prompts gov’t to provide $1.5b support package for vulnerable groups, businesses

Individuals and households will get a goods and services tax voucher (GSTV) of up to $300 cash.

Consumers expect inflation to continue for another full year

More than a third of Singaporeans expect price hikes to continue past 12 months.

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.