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Singapore economy
Singapore's NODX edges up by 5.9% thanks to strong electronic exports
A substantial surge in electronics shipments propelled Singapore’s NODX in September 2020
October 16, 2020
Singapore economy
MAS maintains Singdollar policy stance in Oct, citing a rebound in Singapore's economy in 2021
MAS stands pat on Singapore’s monetary policy in Oct 2020
October 14, 2020
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
On Oct 3, he announced via Facebook that there will not be an additional round of support measures.
October 05, 2020
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
October 05, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore's factory activity continues growth trend for third month in September
Manufacturing activity grew at a faster pace in August than the previous two months.
October 03, 2020
Banking & finance
Singapore's bank lending slowed for the sixth month in August
August’s bank lending level slipped as loans to businesses and consumers fell.
September 30, 2020
Banking & finance
Singapore's bank lending drops for fifth month in July
A month has passed with Singapore’s bank lending rate declining as both business and consumer loans took a hit.
August 31, 2020
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 will broaden to other sectors in the second half.
August 08, 2017