Iran conflict has hit inflation more than growth; MAS says any growth drag will be outweighed by AI boost

2026-07-27T07:00:00.000Z
Economists broadly agreed that MAS’ more upbeat growth assessment underpinned the surprise decision to tighten monetary policy.

More monetary tightening on the cards as early as October, after July’s ‘half-trigger’ move: economists

2026-07-27T06:45:53.000Z
Output in the key electronics sector is up 21.3%, easing from May’s 49.2% increase.

Electronics lifts Singapore factory output 7.2% in June, but growth misses forecasts

2026-07-27T05:00:00.000Z
MAS keeps its 2026 forecast range for both core and headline inflation unchanged at 1.5% to 2.5%.

MAS tightens monetary policy ‘very slightly’ in July, defying expectations for a hold

2026-07-27T00:07:14.000Z

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A total of 13,083 employment claims and appeals were lodged in 2025, with 43% by local employees.

Employment claims rise in 2025 amid business reorganisation and restructuring

2026-07-24T10:00:00.000Z
AI is having the greatest impact on functions where work is highly process‑driven, data‑intensive or operational in nature, says recruitment agency Robert Walters.

Singapore, HK workers less optimistic than regional peers about AI impact on jobs: report

2026-07-24T09:23:57.000Z
Electricity and gas prices will face upward pressures, following electricity tariff increases in July, say watchers.

Economists expect unchanged monetary policy in July, after inflation rises but stays under forecast

2026-07-23T10:37:48.000Z
On a month-on-month basis, the core CPI was 0.1%, while the all-items CPI was unchanged.

Singapore core, headline inflation pick up in June but stay below economist estimates

2026-07-23T05:00:00.000Z
Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash said that practical, scalable solutions are welcomed.

Tripartite partners seek workplace safety proposals, offers up to S$200,000 per project

2026-07-23T04:46:01.000Z
Energy is seen as becoming increasingly central to Singapore’s economic competitiveness, industrial transformation and long-term resilience.
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Energising MTI: New name, two co-ministers show priority of Singapore’s clean power push

2026-07-22T12:17:19.000Z