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Inflation projections in Singapore force MAS policy freeze

Singapore's inflation is expected to remain stable throughout 2026, according to RHB Bank's latest Global Economics and Market Strategy Report. The bank projects both headline...


Economy

Singapore’s CPI decline in January 2026

The Singapore Department of Statistics has reported a 0.5% decrease in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January 2026 compared to the previous month, whilst...


Economy

Singapore domestic wholesale sales fall 1.1% in Q4 2025

Singapore's wholesale trade sector experienced varied performance in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from the Department of Statistics. Domestic wholesale...


Economy

Singapore Budget 2026 forces SMEs into complex global markets

Singapore's Budget 2026 has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering the international competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Key measures include enhancements...


Economy

AI‑driven momentum likely to extend into 1H26

Singapore's NODX experienced a notable increase of 9.3% year-on-year in January 2026, according to a report by UOB Global Economics and Markets Research. This growth,...


Economy

RHB keeps Singapore’s NODX forecast at 3% for 2026

RHB Bank's latest Global Economics and Market Strategy Report, authored by Barnabas Gan, Group Chief Economist and Head of Market Research, predicts a 3% growth...


Economy

Singapore budget pressures banks amid economic headwinds

Singapore's 2026 budget, announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on 12 February, introduces significant measures aimed at bolstering the nation's banking, real estate, retail, and...


Economy

SEA private equity deal value plummets 43%

Private equity (PE) activity in Southeast Asia (SEA) experienced a significant downturn in 2025, with deal values plummeting by 43% to $9.1b across 59 deals,...


Economy

Rising LNY costs strain Singaporean wallets

As the Year of the Horse approaches, Singaporeans are bracing for higher expenses during the 2026 Lunar New Year celebrations, according to a survey by...


Economy

SMEs push overseas expansion amid market turmoil

Singapore's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly prioritising overseas expansion and technology adoption to navigate a volatile market landscape, according to the latest DBS...


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