SINGAPORE: Singapore’s core inflation rose in April, marking the first year-on-year increase after six months. Core inflation, which excludes private transport and accommodation, came in at 0.7 per cent in April.

SINGAPORE] Singapore’s core inflation came in higher than expected in April, driven by higher food and services prices, while headline inflation stood pat, data from the Department of Statistics showed on Friday (May 23).

Singapore's key consumer price gauge came in above expectations in April, data showed on Friday, but it remained at a low level and authorities said the risks to inflation were tilted to the downside given the uncertain global economic environment.