Singapore’s factory activity snaps 7 months of contraction in December Factory activity in Singapore returned to growth in December for the first time in seven months, a private survey showed on Friday (Jan 3), boosted […]
Singapore economy expands 0.7% in 2019, slowest in a decade This marks Singapore’s slowest full-year growth since 2009, according to Bloomberg data. — Channel NewsAsia (very annoying popups) 930,000 HDB households to receive GST Voucher […]
S’pore’s 2020 Budget Statement to be delivered on February 18 The Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced on Jan. 1 that Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat will deliver the 2020 Budget […]
More than 6,000 caught riding e-scooters on footpaths in December More than 6,000 people were caught riding their e-scooters on footpaths in December, despite a ban on doing so being announced last month. — Channel […]
Electricity tariff to rise 3.5% in January-March to hit 5-year high Household electricity tariffs will increase by an average of 3.5 per cent for January to March 2020, said utility SP Group on Monday (Dec […]
Sriracha hot sauce recalled over fears of ‘exploding’ bottles: SFA The Singapore Food Agency said on Friday (Dec 27) it has issued a recall for Huy Fong Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce over fears some bottles […]
Singapore’s manufacturing output down 9.3% in November Singapore’s monthly manufacturing output decreased in November after seeing an uptick in the previous months, data from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) showed on Thursday (Dec 26). […]
Singapore’s credentials draw investments in hedge funds It was insightful to read that some of the world’s top performing hedge funds are based in Singapore (World’s top hedge fund returns found in Singapore, Dec 17). […]
SFA recalls 2 Waitrose pesto products due to undeclared peanut allergen Two Waitrose pesto products from Italy is being recalled by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). — Straits Times (annoying popups) New cyber-security measures in […]
Singapore’s core inflation remains unchanged in November Singapore’s core inflation rate was unchanged in November as lower services inflation was offset by a smaller decline in the cost of retail goods, official data showed on […]
5G roll-out high on telecom industry’s agenda in 2020 SINGAPORE’S unprecedented bidding exercise for 5G network licences will be the hottest development for telcos in 2020 – even if it is unclear what hand each […]
52% of S’poreans feel migration causes crime rate to go up: Survey More than half of Singaporeans feel migrant workers threaten country’s culture & heritage. — Mothership N-Level results: 77% of students make it to […]