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Inflation up 1.8% YoY in August; Price hike seen in multiple categories

Without the effects of one-off relief measures, the inflation rate was lower.

Inflation up 1.8% YoY in August; Price hike seen in multiple categories

Without the effects of one-off relief measures, the inflation rate was lower.

Unemployment rate sits at 2.8%

There were 112,100 unemployed people from June to August.

Exports value dips by 9.1% YoY to $345.2b in July

The pace of decline, however, has moderated.

GDP growth eases to 1.5% in 2Q23 

In 1Q23, the economy grew by 2.7%.

Exports value dips by 11.4% YoY to $337.4b in June

The pace of decline, however, has moderated.

Consumer prices rise 1.9% YoY in June

The rate of increase in June was slower than May.

Average wage rate up 3.2% in March

Ongoing economic recovery is expected to drive labour demand.

Industrial production up nearly 4% YoY in Q1

The IP for sewerage, waste management, and remediation activities grew 0.3%.

Port cargo throughput down by 2.8% YoY in Q1

Inward cargo declined by 5.3%, whilst outward cargo rose by 1.9%.

Monthly income grew 62.5% to $19,500 in 2011-2021

But their share of the domestic household income fell 84.1%.

Unemployment rate down 3% in February - April

The underemployment rate was unchanged at 1.2%.