The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said it would re-centre the mid-point of the exchange rate policy band known as the Nominal Effective Exchange Rate, or S$NEER. There will be no change to the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: MAS surprises with further tightening as inflation continues to head higher
MAS moves ahead of schedule. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) surprised markets today by tightening policy ahead of the scheduled October meeting in a bid to quell stubbo ... ( read original story ...)
MOH confirms second local case of monkeypox infection in Singapore
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed a second local case of monkeypox infection in Singapore on Wednesday (July 13), taking the total number of ... ( read original story ...)
Monetary Authority Singapore raises inflation forecasts for third time in six months, continues tightening monetary policy
Singapore’s core inflation is projected to be between 3 and 4 per cent this year, up from the earlier forecast of 2.5 and 3.5 per cent, the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Barely Avoids Slump as Inflation Crimps Activity
Singapore’s economy flatlined in the second quarter, as soaring prices weighed on activity in the city-state, prompting a surprise central bank tightening.Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Quickens ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank tightens monetary policy in off cycle move
Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy on Thursday, in an off cycle move, saying the action will slow the inflation momentum. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Surprises With Tighter Policy to Fight Inflation
Singapore’s central bank unexpectedly tightened monetary policy on Thursday, in its second surprise move this year, as it seeks to cool inflation that’s expected to quicken more than previously ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Q2 GDP rises 4.8% y/y, missing forecasts
Singapore's economy grew 4.8% in the second quarter, missing forecasts, preliminary data showed on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had expected an increase of 5.2% year-on-year for the second ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Tightens Policy as Faster Inflation Dents Growth
Singapore’s central bank unexpectedly tightened monetary policy on Thursday, its second surprise move this year, as rising inflation fanned the risk of economic contraction.Most Read from BloombergUS ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bourse May Extend Wednesday’s Losses
The Singapore stock market on Wednesday halted the three-day winning streak in which it had gathered almost 45 points or 1.4 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,130-point ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy grew 4.8%in the second quarter, missing forecasts
Singapore has eased most of its Covid-19 local and travel restrictions since early April this year, supporting the economic recovery of the Asian financial hub. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Open: Loh Kean Yew advances easily on a day of stunning exits
The first round of the Singapore Badminton Open main draw began with a slew of shock exits, but local favourite Loh Kean Yew advanced comfortably. ( read original story ...)
British man residing in Singapore is country’s 5th monkeypox case
Singapore authorities confirmed a second local case of monkeypox infection on Wednesday (13 July), bringing the total number of infections linked to the outbreak to five. The case is a 48-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
16,870 new COVID cases in Singapore, highest in over 4 months
Wednesday (13 July) reported 16,870 new COVID-19 cases, the highest in a day in over four months. It marks the highest daily infection count since 17,051 cases were recorded on 9 March. At 15,978 new ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to fly to Singapore via Maldives: Reuters
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is set to fly to Singapore after feeling to the Maldives on Wednesday morning, according to a Reuters report. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 16,870 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths
The increase in Wednesday's COVID-19 cases is due to a spike typically seen after a long weekend, said the Ministry of Health. ( read original story ...)