Economy

86,600 SG residents jobless in June amidst heightened alert and Delta jitters

Total employment fell in the second quarter by 15,700.

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86,600 SG residents jobless in June amidst heightened alert and Delta jitters

Total employment fell in the second quarter by 15,700.

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Hong Kong’s economic growth slows down as border control remains

The city’s GDP expanded by 7.5% in the second quarter from 7.9% previously.

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Hong Kong leads race to 'normalcy'

With a score of 96%, Hong Kong is the closest out of 50 areas to pre-pandemic normal.

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Southeast Asia’s neobank market to grow 50% in 2021

Funding and winding down of the pandemic’s impact on the economy will push this market.

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SG-UK digital economy deal negotiations underway

It is aimed at providing a seamless digital trade and business between the two countries.

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Vaccinated Singaporeans may soon be able to travel abroad: Lawrence Wong

Elderly Singaporeans are also urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

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Wealthy Hong Kongers to reach 831,000 by 2025

The global number of millionaires could go over 84 million in the next five years.

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Singapore’s millionaire population to rise to 437,000 by 2025

The global number of millionaires could go over 84 million in the next five years.

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Hong Kong ranks 7th most competitive economy in 2021

This is two places down from its 2020 ranking

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SG remains among top 10 most expensive locations in Asia

The Lion City ranks 13th most expensive location for expatriates in the world.

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Economists upgrade Singapore 2021 GDP forecast to 6.5%

Private-sector economists polled by the Monetary Authority of Singapore expect higher growth, faster inflation in 2021.

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