Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) revealed a downturn in the nation’s manufacturing output in its latest report released yesterday.

The data shows a 10.8% decrease in manufacturing output in May 2023 compared to the same period last year. 

This represents eight straight months of decline and has prompted economists to once again warn of a heightened risk of a technical recession.

What are the major concerns and silver linings - if any - stemming from this data?

On Money in the Market, Emaad Akhtar speaks to Song Seng Wun, Economist, CIMB Private Banking, to find out more.

Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) revealed a downturn in the nation’s manufacturing output in its latest report released yesterday.
The data shows a 10.8% decrease in manufacturing output in May 2023 compared to the same period last year. 
This represents eight straight months of decline and has prompted economists to once again warn of a heightened risk of a technical recession.
What are the major concerns and silver linings - if any - stemming from this data?
On Money in the Market, Emaad Akhtar speaks to Song Seng Wun, Economist, CIMB Private Banking, to find out more.

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Money in the Market: What does an eighth straight month of declining manufacturing output numbers tell us about the state ofSingapore's economy?

As Singapore sharpens its focus on food security, sustainability, and supply-chain resilience, the infrastructure supporting the food industry is undergoing a quiet transformation.

The Gourmet Xchange (GXC) is Singapore’s largest strata-titled food facility and the first integrated waterfront food hub in central Singapore’s Kallang district, reflecting deeper structural shifts through a purpose-built food infrastructure in a land-scarce city. 

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Ronald Tay, CEO of CapitaLand Development (Singapore) to find out what this signals for food operators, investors, and policymakers watching the future of Singapore’s food ecosystem.

As Singapore sharpens its focus on food security, sustainability, and supply-chain resilience, the infrastructure supporting the food industry is undergoing a quiet transformation.
The Gourmet Xchange (GXC) is Singapore&rsquo;s largest strata-titled food facility and the first integrated waterfront food hub in central Singapore&rsquo;s Kallang district, reflecting deeper structural shifts through a purpose-built food infrastructure in a land-scarce city.&nbsp;
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Ronald Tay, CEO of CapitaLand Development (Singapore) to find out what this signals for food operators, investors, and policymakers watching the future of Singapore&rsquo;s food ecosystem.

Industry Insight: The strategy behind Singapore’s next-gen food hub

Cyber intrusions today are faster, more sophisticated, and often designed to stay hidden for months.

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Cyber intrusions today are faster, more sophisticated, and often designed to stay hidden for months.
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Imagine waiting at a bus stop without being able to see which bus is coming. That’s where Oculis comes in. This Singapore‑made app uses AI and your phone camera to “read” approaching buses out loud, helping visually impaired commuters travel independently and safely. 

On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Lee Kiah Hong and Ryan Yeo, Co-founders of Oculis to find out how their tech is turning our phone cameras into trusty companions and changing the way it functions for the visually-impaired community.

Imagine waiting at a bus stop without being able to see which bus is coming. That&rsquo;s where Oculis comes in. This Singapore‑made app uses AI and your phone camera to &ldquo;read&rdquo; approaching buses out loud, helping visually impaired commuters travel independently and safely.&nbsp;
On Good Tech, Lynlee Foo speaks to Lee Kiah Hong and Ryan Yeo, Co-founders of Oculis to find out how their tech is turning our phone cameras into trusty companions and changing the way it functions for the visually-impaired community.

Money in the Market: What does an eighth straight month of declining manufacturing output numbers tell us about the state ofSingapore's economy?

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