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Singapore SMEs face global expansion hurdles

Singapore's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are displaying the lowest confidence globally in international expansion, according to Kreston Global's latest Interpreneur Report. Despite scoring 7.2...


Economy

Singapore dominates business environment rankings

Singapore has been recognised as the leading market for Business Environment in the Savills 2026 Nearshoring Index, highlighting its strengths in logistics infrastructure, trade facilitation,...


Economy

Singapore’s May PMI reflect growth and improvements

Singapore’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased by 0.3 point in May 2026 from the previous month to 51.0, indicating a faster pace of expansion in...


Economy

Singapore ranks most operationally efficient APAC market

Singapore has been ranked as the most operationally efficient market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, according to the Vistra Friction Index 2026. The report highlights...


Economy

STI gains 3.3% in May as global risks loom

The Straits Times Index (STI) recorded a 3.3% total return in May, bringing its five-month total return to 10.8%, supported by Singapore's robust economic backdrop....


Economy

Singapore’s manufactured products price index rise 6.7% in April 2026

The Singapore Manufactured Products Price Index rose by 6.7% in April 2026 compared to March 2026, whilst the Domestic Supply Price Index increased by 3.1%,...


Economy

Singapore import prices fall 0.3% as exports surge 3% in April 2026

Singapore's import prices experienced a slight decline of 0.3% in April 2026, contrasting with a significant 17.1% increase in March, according to the Department of...


Economy

RHB boosts Singapore IP forecast to 7.0%

RHB Bank has revised its full-year industrial production (IP) growth forecast for Singapore to 7.0%, up from the previous 4.0% estimate for 2026. This adjustment...


Economy

Geopolitical risks force CEO strategy shifts

CEOs in Singapore are increasingly prioritising disciplined growth and long-term transformation through artificial intelligence (AI) and strategic transactions, despite geopolitical risks and macroeconomic uncertainties. According...


Economy

RHB warns of risks in Singapore’s 3.0% GDP forecast

RHB Bank has announced that it is maintaining its 2026 GDP growth projection for Singapore at 3.0%, despite ongoing global uncertainties. This decision comes as...


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