Economics
From Air-Con To Home Broadband: 7 Everyday Expenses In Singapore That Our Parents Once Considered Luxuries
In 1993, only 35.3% of Singapore households had air-conditioning installed.
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/ 3 weeks agoThe Old Chang Kee Index: Can Curry Puffs & Chicken Wings Be Used To Track Inflation In Singapore?
According to the Old Chang Kee Index (one curry puff & one chicken wing), inflation over the past 7 years is...
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Economics
/ 4 weeks agoWhich Businesses In Singapore Could Lose The Most Money From The Haze
The economic impact of the haze in 2015 was estimated at $1.83 billion.
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Columns
/ 2 months ago3 Ways The Fed Raising Interest Rates Could Affect Our Money In Singapore
Higher interest rates aren't necessarily bad news for everyone in Singapore.
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Economics
/ 3 months agoInflation Is At 1.9%, But What Is Actually Getting More Expensive For The Average Singapore Household?
Petrol prices have increased by 17.1% in June 2026 compared to June 2025.
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Columns
/ 3 months agoSingapore’s Economy Grew 5.7% In Q2 2026: 5 Reasons Why It Doesn’t Feel Like A Boom For Households
GDP measures output, not household financial wellbeing.
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Columns
/ 3 months agoThe US Has Slapped A 12.5% Tariff On Singapore Exports: What Does It Mean For Businesses, Workers And Consumers?
Singapore exporters face higher costs as US tariffs rise to 12.5%.
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Economics
/ 5 months agoWhy Do Luxury Brands Like Prada And Louis Vuitton Open Cafes, And What Are They Really Selling?
A $15 Prada cappuccino may seem absurd, but that is exactly the point.
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Columns
/ 6 months agoWould You Queue For A S$535 Swatch? The Economics Behind The AP x Swatch Royal Pop Craze
Would you queue overnight for this $535 pocket watch from Swatch.
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/ 6 months agoGold & The USD: Understanding The Relationship Between These Two Popular Asset Classes
The gold-dollar relationship is shifting.
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