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 "Singapore's core inflation gauge hits lowest in over a decade due to Covid")
Singapore announces $5.8 billion to boost coronavirus hit economy
South China Morning Post reported that unemployment here stands at 2.9 per cent, up from 2.4 per cent in the January-March period and not far off the 3.4 per cent peak during the Financial Crisis
 "Singapore announces $5.8 billion to boost coronavirus hit economy")
Singapore extends $5.8 billion stimulus to cushion blow from pandemic
The new set of measures, announced almost three months after the last package, adds to Singapore's total pledged pandemic aid of almost S$100 billion
 "Singapore extends $5.8 billion stimulus to cushion blow from pandemic")
Singapore's economy sees worst ever quarterly contraction of 13.2%
Singapore trade minister also cautioned that the current crisis is unlike the 1998 Asian financial crisis or 2009 global financial crisis
 "Singapore's economy sees worst ever quarterly contraction of 13.2%")
Singapore economy enters recession, second-quarter GDP plunges record 41.2%
On a year-on year basis, gross domestic product (GDP) plummeted 12.6 per cent, preliminary data from the Ministry of Trade and Industry showed on Tuesday. Economists had forecast a 10.5% contraction
 "Singapore economy enters recession, second-quarter GDP plunges record 41.2%")
Singapore PM Lee looks set to win another term with comfortable lead
However, initial trends suggested a tougher contest than expected, with the Opposition parties' vote share rising significantly in key GRCs
Singapore re-instates faith in PM Lee, Opposition strength rises
The principal Opposition, the Workers' Party, put up a good fight in key group representation constituencies (GRCs), increasing its seat tally to 10 against the earlier six
Singapore to ease some coronavirus restrictions over next few weeks
Selected activities such as home-based businesses, laundry services and barbers will be allowed to operate from May 12.
 "Singapore to ease some coronavirus restrictions over next few weeks")
Singapore economy shrinks in Q2 as global trade woes worsen
The dismal figures were the latest signs that trade tensions between Washington and Beijing are having a major impact on export-reliant economies across the world.
 "Singapore economy shrinks in Q2 as global trade woes worsen")
Trump's war on washing machine imports may have early casualty in Singapore
The Singapore dollar is particularly exposed to investor expectations of future growth trends as the country's central bank uses the currency as a monetary policy tool instead of interest rates
 "Trump's war on washing machine imports may have early casualty in Singapore")
Singapore central bank stands pat despite GDP slump, markets bet on more easing
The country's economy contracted by 4.1 per cent in the third quarter on a seasonally adjusted annualised basis
 "Singapore central bank stands pat despite GDP slump, markets bet on more easing")
Singapore private home prices fall most in seven years in Q3
Latest drop was the largest quarterly decline since home prices slid 4.7% in the second quarter of 2009
 "Singapore private home prices fall most in seven years in Q3")
Singapore August exports stall, weak outlook keeps pressure for stimulus
Weak global demand and domestic challenges such as a labour shortage have dragged on growth
 "Singapore August exports stall, weak outlook keeps pressure for stimulus")
