S2E19: Singapore's MAS core inflation up to 5.3% in September - The Big Story

Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses Singapore's latest news and announcements.

Inflation continues to climb here in Singapore. The Monetary Authority of Singapore Core Inflation rose to 5.3% on a year-on-year basis in September, up from 5.1% in August. 

The pickup in core inflation was on account of larger increases in the prices of food, services and retail & other goods. 

ST multimedia correspondent Cheow Sue-Ann discusses this topic with associate editor Vikram Khanna.

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