Economy
Singapore inflation pressures force MAS policy shift
Singapore's inflationary landscape is evolving, with UOB Global Economics and Markets Research suggesting a potential shift in the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) policy this...
Singapore CPI slightly increase in August 2026
Singapore's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August 2026 increased by 0.6% from the previous month and 2.3% compared to the same period last year, according...
MAS faces pressure as supply shocks loom
The latest analysis from UOB Global Economics and Markets Research indicates that Singapore's labour market is experiencing increased slack, which may reduce the necessity for...
SBF unveils tool to expose business capability gaps
The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has unveiled the Future Ready Business Index (FRBI), a diagnostic tool designed to help Singapore enterprises assess their readiness for...
Malaysia’s budget deficit narrows to 3.3% of GDP
Malaysia's Budget 2027, set to be tabled on 9 October, is expected to focus on cost-of-living support, strategic investments, and digital and green transformation. The...
Costa Rica officially joins DEPA
Costa Rica has officially joined the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), becoming its fifth member. The accession was finalised during a meeting in Auckland, New...
Electronics exports surge drives Singapore NODX to 46.2% high
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) experienced an unprecedented surge in August, growing by 46.2% year-on-year, according to a report by Nomura Global Markets Research. This...
Singapore exports soar in August 2026, driven by robust demand for AI-related products
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) experienced a remarkable 46.2% increase in August 2026 compared to the same month last year, according to data released by...
Electronics exports surge in Singapore, defying prior slump
Singapore's NODX experienced a significant rebound in August, increasing by 10.9% month-on-month seasonally adjusted, after two months of decline. This growth translated into a 46.2%...
Asia’s wealthy families retain business control
New research by The Bridgespan Group reveals that Asia's wealthiest families, predominantly first- or second-generation wealth holders, are reshaping philanthropy through their unique approaches. The...
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