Nevertheless, Q3’s growth was still above private-sector economists’ median expectations of 2 per cent growth, according to a Bloomberg poll. On a seasonally adjusted quarterly basis, gross domestic ...
Singapore GDP up 2.9% in Q3, surpassing forecasts
Advance estimates show moderation from previous quarter, as manufacturing sector stalls Read more at The Business Times.
MAS keeps Singapore dollar policy unchanged as it weighs low inflation vs tariff risks to growth
MAS said core inflation will average at 0.5 per cent in 2025, and between 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent in 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
7-day work weeks, marking while at home: Singapore teachers say they’re as busy as ever if not more
The OECD survey, done in 2024, found that the amount of time Singapore teachers spend on admin work has remained the same since 2018, at four hours per week. The amount of time spent marking dropped ...
Man who hired girlfriend as his maid to extend her stay in Singapore gets jail
The defence said the man paid his girlfriend at least S$700 a month on top of her maid levy and did not make any financial gain.
Lucrecia Martel to Head Asian Feature Jury as Singapore Festival Opens Competition to All Career Stages
The Singapore International Film Festival is shaking up its signature Asian Feature Film Competition for its 36th edition, expanding eligibility beyond emerging filmmakers while enlisting acclaimed ...
WazirX restructuring gets Singapore court nod, user fund recovery revealed
The Singapore High Court has approved the debt restructuring scheme of the Indian crypto exchange WazirX which got hacked last year. On Oct. 13, CEO Nischal Shetty shared on X that the court has given ...
Tapbit Delivers a Strong Presence at TOKEN2049 Singapore
The Tapbit team showcased the platform’s latest product upgrades and technological innovations — particularly its high-performance matching engine and advanced risk control system, earning widespread ...
Singapore Airlines and Scoot’s ‘Time To Fly’ travel fair is back this October with over 380,000 discounted air tickets
Travel bugs can check out the sale online from October 24 to November 6, but you’ll be rewarded for braving the crowds at the physical travel fair held at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition ...
Chinese food and beverage firms flock to Singapore as first step in expansion drive
A record number of Chinese restaurants and cafes have flooded Singapore over the past year, using the island as a test bed for global expansion as they escape pallid consumer demand, extreme price ...
Bus services Singapore: New routes to serve areas like Bukit Panjang, Punggol, Tengah by end-2025; Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry kiss on yacht, fuelling romance rumours …
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Heavy traffic expected at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints over Deepavali long weekend
SINGAPORE: Heavy traffic is expected at both the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints over the upcoming Deepavali long weekend. From Oct 17 to Oct 20, travellers should expect longer waiting times to clear ...
Singapore Dollar Consolidates Ahead of MAS Policy Decision
The Singapore dollar consolidated against its U.S. counterpart during the Asian session ahead of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s decision due Tuesday.
It’s confirmed: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are coming to Singapore for a ‘Wicked’ red carpet event
Expect to see actors Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum in attendance as they promote the film sequel of the famous Broadway musical. The movie’s director, Jon M. Chu – ...
Hong Kong down 1.7%, Singapore’s STI falls 1% amid Asia-Pacific market drop on fresh US-China tensions
Singapore’s Straits Times Index : ES3 -1.05% fell around 1 per cent as at 9:48 am, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index slumped 2.4 per cent at the open. In mainland China, the Shanghai Stock Exchange ...
Christiaan Maas powers South Africa to historic Eisenhower Trophy victory in Singapore
Christiaan Maas tied the second lowest score in the history of the Eisenhower Trophy to lead South Africa to its first victory in the event.