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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...


Economy

Singapore’s March CPI signals potential deflationary risks

Singapore's core inflation rate has once again fallen below expectations, registering a year-on-year increase of just 0.5% in March 2025, according to UOB Global Economics...


Economy

RHB downgrades Singapore’s 2025 growth forecast

RHB has revised its growth forecast for Singapore in 2025 to 2.0% due to rising global tariffs impacting the trade-reliant economy. The report, released on...


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Singapore property market faces economic test

Singapore's property market is poised for a significant test as concerns about a potential economic slowdown loom. The market, closely linked to the country's GDP...


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