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US tariffs threaten Singapore’s GDP growth

Singapore's economic growth could face significant challenges in 2025, according to a report by RHB Bank's Group Chief Economist and Head of Market Research, Barnabas...


Economy

PAP victory ensures policy continuity in Singapore

The People's Action Party (PAP) has secured another victory in Singapore's recent election held on 3 May, ensuring the continuation of its established macroeconomic policies....


Economy

Singapore retail sales rise, food services decline

The Singapore Department of Statistics has reported a 1.1% increase in retail sales for March 2025 compared to the same month last year. When excluding...


Economy

Singapore’s April PMI shows economic contraction

The Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (SIPMM) has released the April 2025 Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), revealing a contraction in the manufacturing sector....


Economy

Singapore services sector anticipates challenging Q2 2025

The Singapore Department of Statistics has revealed that the services sector is bracing for a challenging second quarter in 2025, with only 8% of firms...


Economy

Singapore’s unemployment rate rises amidst global uncertainty

Singapore's labour market has shown signs of weakening, with the unemployment rate rising to 2.1% in the first quarter of 2025, up from 1.9% in...


Economy

MAS projects slower Singapore economic growth in 2025

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has forecasted a significant slowdown in Singapore's economic growth for 2025, projecting a range of 0.0% to 2.0%. This...


Economy

RHB predicts persistent softer inflation in 2025

Singapore's inflation rates are expected to remain subdued throughout 2025, according to the latest Global Economics and Market Strategy Report by RHB Bank. The bank's...


Economy

RHB forecasts Singapore’s technical recession in 1H25

Singapore is poised to face a technical recession in the first half of 2025, according to RHB Bank's latest Global Economics and Market Strategy Report....


Economy

Inflation slows in Singapore and Malaysia

Inflation rates in Singapore and Malaysia have shown a notable decline. In March, Singapore's headline inflation remained stable at 0.9% year on year, slightly below...


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