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The article presents information on the economic and political prospects of Singapore. It has been predicted that the People's Action Party (PAP) will remain in power after its victory in the 2011 general election. It has been also predicted that real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2013 will increase from 2.3% to 3.5%.

The report presents political and economic forecasts of Sweden for 2013-2017. An overview of the country's domestic politics, international relations, and structure of government is offered. Updates on its economic condition are offered, along with its outlook on monetary and fiscal policies. Graphic representations of key related data and economic forecasts are included.

The article provides an overview of the political and economic outlook in Singapore for 2013-2017. The policymakers of the country are expected to continue to closely monitor international economic developments. Domestic exports of non-oil products are reported to have declined by 4.6% year on year as of May 2013. Graphic representations of the country's economic growth, gross domestic product, and fiscal indicators are also included.

A report on the economic and political conditions of Singapore for 2013 to 2017 is presented. It emphasizes the likelihood of the People's Action Party to remain in power during the outlook period. It expects the government to post surpluses equivalent to 1.1% of gross domestic product (GDP) on average and the expansion of GDP by 2.3%. It also notes the closer cooperation pushed by Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono between Indonesian and Singaporean private-sector entities.

The report presents the economic and political outlook of Singapore as of May 2013. It forecasts the political stability, election, international relations, monetary and fiscal policies, economic growth, external sector, and exchange rates of the country from 2013-2017. Graphic representations of the country's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth, economic growth, and exchange rates are also provided.

The article discusses the political and economic outlook for Singapore from 2013 to 2017. It says that the People's Action Party will remain in control from 2013 to 2017 after its victory in the general election in May 2011. It states that the budget surpluses of the country will be equivalent to 1.1% of gross domestic product (GDP) on average during the forecasted period. It also highlights topics on political stability, international relations, as well as fiscal and monetary policy trends.

The article provides an outlook for the economic and political condition in Singapore for 2013-2017. It forecasts the country's political stability, international relations, and economic growth. It presents basic data as well as political structure of Singapore including its form of state, legal system, and main political parties. Several charts are also offered depicting the country's economic indicators from 2008-2014 which include external debts, exchange rates, and budget balance.

The article provides an overview of the economic and political condition in Singapore from 2013-2017. It presents an outlook and the developments in the nation's economic growth, inflation rates, and exchange rates. It offers a prediction and the trends in the country's monetary policy, fiscal policy and external sector. Also offered is the nation's political outlook and stability for 2013 to 2017.

The article reports on the political and economic outlook for Singapore for 2012 to 2016. It offers expectation on political stability, the next parliamentary election, and the country's international relations. It provides the outlook for policy trends, fiscal policy and monetary policy. It forecasts the economic performance of Singapore, along with inflation and exchange rates. It also presents several charts depicting the condition of and forecast for Singaporean economy.

The article offers an outlook for the political and economic conditions in Singapore for 2012-2016. It projects that the People's Action Party (PAP) will stay in power during the forecast period after winning in the general election in May 2011. It expects a decline in real gross domestic product (GDP) growth from 4.9% in 2011 to 3.1% in 2012. It is also predicted that inflationary pressures will reduce, following the move of the Monetary Authority of Singapore to tighten the monetary policy.

The article provides an overview of the political and economic outlook for Singapore for 2012-2016. It offers information on the political and economic performance of the country as well as its economic policy as of February 2012. Moreover, it provides information on the basic data of Singapore and the political structure of the land including the structure of national government, legislature and major political organizations.

The article offers an overview of Singapore's economic policy and political condition in November 2010 by the Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd. (EIU). EIU notes that the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is allowing the country's local currency, the Singapore dollar, to appreciate more sharply to tighten its monetary policy. EIU stresses that the country's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will call an election before the end of 2010 to dissolve parliaments.

The article presents an outlook for Singapore's politics and economy from 2011 to 2015 by the Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd. (EIU). EIU notes that the People's Action Party (PAP) will continue to be the country's dominant political force. EIU expects that the country will have a sustainable economic development in 2011 to 2015. It further discusses information on the country's fiscal policy, foreign relations and monetary policy.

The article presents the political and economic policy outlook for Singapore for 2010 to 2014 by the Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd. (EIU). An overview of the country's political scene is provided, including domestic politics and international relations with emphasis on the dominance of the political force of the People's Action Party (PAP). The country's economic policy is also given, including its fiscal policy and monetary policy as well as the country's economic growth.

The article focuses on the political and economic development in Singapore. It notes that the country's government has come to terms with the establishment of new casinos in the country as it pursues economic growth. It also highlights the uneven patterns of growth in various sectors of the economy, also stressing that the labour market remains resilient.

The article reports on the political and economic outlook for Singapore for 2010. It discusses the country's political scene which includes domestic and international relations. It describes the economic policy outlook for the country including policy trends, fiscal policy and monetary policy. It also forecasts the economic performance including inflation and exchange rates.

The article reports on the political scene and economic activity in Singapore in September 2010. The proposed free-trade agreements (FTAs) of the country to Taiwan appear to be controversial as the latter runs the risk of provoking China's ruling Communist Party. According to a survey by the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the real gross domestic product (GDP) had expanded year on year by 18.8% in the second quarter of 2010.

The article presents the economic, political and economic policy outlook for Singapore for 2010-2011. Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd. (EIU) forecasts that the country's economy will recover in 2010. EIU believes that the People's Action Party (PAP) will remain in control over the forecast period, but it believes that the PAP will face difficulties as it struggles to keep popular support ahead of the next election. EIU also predicts a tight monetary policy due to inflation.

The article discusses key issues in the politics and government of Singapore, its economy and economic policy as of July 2010. The governments of Singapore and Malaysia have decided to finalize an agreement on Kertapi Tanah Melayu (KTM)-owned land located in Singapore by the end of September 2010. The pharmaceutical industry increased manufacturing output by 58.6% year on year in May. Moreover, Singapore saw a sharp increase in consumer price index in the same month.

The article presents the economic performance and political condition in Singapore in April 2010. It states that the country has added its voice to call by the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, the pro-democracy leader of Myanmar. It infers the completion of the country's negotiations with European Union (EU) that aims at concluding a free-trade agreement (FTA). The country's economy continues to strengthen in the first quarter of 2010.

The article presents the political outlook and economic policy in Singapore in 2010-2011 in terms of domestic politics, international relations and fiscal policy. It states that the People's Action Party (PAP) is having a difficulty retaining popular support ahead of the next election. The country is playing an active role in the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN). The country's fiscal position remains weak due to weak revenue growth.

The article discusses the political and economic outlook in Singapore for 2009 to 2010. The People's Action Party (PAP) will remain the dominant force in the country's political scene. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's proposal to reform the electoral system will mean that the PAP will control four-fifths of the seats in the next parliament. It is expected that the region's economy will endure a record contraction as the global recession disrupts its activity.

The article presents the economic and political outlook of Singapore for 2009-2010. An overview of the country's political scene is given, including the death of the country's oldest opposition politician, J.B. Jeyaretnam. On the other hand, it is expected that the ruling of People's Action Party (PAP) will dominate the political scene through 2010. The country's economic scene is also cited, including the loosening of central bank Monetary Authority of Singapore's monetary policy.

The article provides information on the political and economic conditions in Singapore. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that an important cabinet reshuffle will take place after his budget speech in early 2008. Increases in politicians' pay have become controversial. The government has considered a further relaxation of restrictions on the recruitment of foreign workers in a bid to address labour market pressures.

The article focuses on the political and economic outlook in Singapore for 2008-2009. The People's Action Party government is expected to dominate the political scene. The country will continue to play a prominent role in finding a solution to the situation in Myanmar. The government will not likely make further major changes to direct tax rates in the forecast period.

The article discusses political and economic development in Singapore in 2007. The government will continue to look to appease public concerns over the rising cost of living in the city. The growth of employment which drove up wage inflation will remain strong as the manufacturing and services firms are still optimistic with the economic outlook despite of the holding back of construction projects .

The article focuses on the political and economic outlook for 2008-2009 in Singapore. In the political aspect, the People's Action Party (PAP) will continue to have a strong position in the country's political reform and policymaking as they occupy the majority of the seats in the parliament. In the economic aspect, the country will be facing major challenges in the economy with the decrease in the corporate tax rate and global growth.

The article discusses the political and economic outlook of Singapore for 2008 to 2009. It expects the People's Action Party to maintain its strong position in the restructuring of the country's economy. It likewise considers the increasing regional competition, ageing population and the awaiting reorganization of the manufacturing sector as major economic challenges in the future.

The article provides a monthly review of the political and economic condition in Singapore for October 2007. Changes made to the Central Provident Fund saving scheme have incited public debate. The country's relations to Indonesia are worrisome due to the breach case of the country's main state-run investment agency Temasek Holdings Ltd. in Indonesia. The global financial turmoil has created a less impact to the financial performance of the country.

The article presents a forecast of the political and economic conditions of Singapore for 2007-2008. The People's Action Party government is expected to dominate the political scene. Fiscal policy will be the center of the government's efforts to restructure the economy. Real gross domestic product growth will decrease from an estimated 8.2% in 2006 to 4.5% in 2007-2008. Consumer price inflation is predicted to remain low.

The article presents a political and economic outlook for Singapore for 2006-2007. The ruling People's Action Party government retained 82 of the 84 seats available in election that took place in May 2006. The Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong led government will continue to dominate the political scene in 2006 and 2007. The real gross domestic product growth is expected to be at an average of 5.3% a year in 2006-07, supported by healthy expansion in all expenditure components. Consumer price inflation will remain low in 2006-07, and the Singapore dollar is expected to continue to appreciate against the US dollar.

The article presents a political and economic outlook for Singapore for the period 2006-2007. Prime minister Lee Hsien Loong is expected to call a parliamentary election in 2006 to secure a personal mandate. Consumer price inflation is expected to remain low in 2006-2007, while the Singapore dollar is predicted to remain strong. The current-account surplus is expected to remain substantial.

The article presents information on the political outlook, economic policy outlook, and economic forecast of Singapore. The prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, is expected to call an early parliamentary election in 2006 in order to secure a personal mandate. The People's Action Party that he leads is likely to retain its significant parliamentary majority. Relations with Malaysia will continue to improve, though a number of issues will remain unresolved. The government's policy focus will be on reorganizing the economy.

This article reports on political outlook, economic outlook of Singapore for 2005-06. The prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, is likely to call an early general election in 2005. His People's Action Party government will maintain its substantial parliamentary majority. The main policy focus will be on restructuring the economy and controlling wage costs. The consumer price index (CPI) fell by 0.2% year on year in June, partly owing to a fall in the cost of purchasing new cars. This component, which has a heavy weighting in the CPI basket, will continue to record year-on-year falls during the remainder of 2005.

Provides information on the political structure of Singapore for 2005-2006. Dominance of the People's Action Party government's decision in the country's domestic politics; Improvement in the political relations of the country with China; International relations and political trends.

Forecasts the political and economic condition in Singapore for 2005-2006. Overview of the economic and political climate in the country; Background on domestic politics and international relations; Economic policy outlook with emphasis on policy trends, fiscal policy and monetary policy; Economic forecast with particular focus on international assumptions, gross domestic product by expenditure, and other economic indicators.

Reports on the politics and government in Singapore. Consideration for the building of a tourism resort; Ability of the government to constrain opposition politicians; Insights into terrorism.

Provides information related to Singapore for the year 2005–2006. Politics and government; International relation; Economic forecasting.

Reports on political developments in Singapore as of March 2004. Treatment of the government to Islamist militants; Expected take over of Lee Hsien Loong, deputy prime minister, to the premiership; Improvement in its relations with Malaysia.

Forecasts the political and economic condition in Singapore for 2003–2004. Focus of the government on the threat posed by terrorist activity in the region; Factors affecting the heightened tension of the country with malaysia; Reduction of corporate and income tax rates.