
Selena Ling
Singapore economy

Singapore's NODX edges up by 5.9% thanks to strong electronic exports
Singapore’s trade sector continued in the growth, with Non-oil domestic exports (NODX) expanding for the fourth consecutive month in September 2020 thanks to growth in shipments of both electronic
Singapore economy

MAS maintains Singdollar policy stance in Oct, citing a rebound in Singapore's economy in 2021
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has maintained its monetary policy stance – in line with expectations from market watchers – at its half-yearly review on Oct 14.
Singapore economy

Government support measures will prevent GDP from contracting by a further 5.6% in 2020, and 4.8% in 2021, says DPM Heng
The close to $100 billion in relief measures from the government has helped cushioned Singapore’s steepest economic contraction in history, said Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee
Singapore economy

Singapore's retail sales in the red for sixth month in August; but decline eases from previous month
Singapore’s retail sales slid for yet another month in August, in spite of the measures permitting in-store shopping and dining in at restaurants.
Singapore economy

Singapore's factory activity continues growth trend for third month in September
Singapore’s manufacturing activity remained in the green in September, growing faster than in the previous two months.
Banking & finance

Singapore's bank lending slowed for the sixth month in August
August marks the sixth month of decline in Singapore’s bank lending as both business and consumer loans took a hit from the weakness in the economy.
Banking & finance

Singapore's bank lending drops for fifth month in July
Yet another month has passed with Singapore’s bank lending rate declining as both business and consumer loans took a hit from the effects of the health-turned-economic crisis.
Singapore economy

Singapore 2Q GDP seen revised slightly higher on buoyant manufacturing
SINGAPORE (Aug 8): Singapore's economy may have grown slightly more than previously estimated in the second quarter due to strength in manufacturing, but questions remain about whether the pick-up