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Singapore’s GDP grows 5.4% in Q3 2026

Singapore's economy expanded by 5.4% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026, according to advance estimates released by the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry....


Economy

Singapore GDP faces upside risks amid MAS policy hold

RHB Bank has announced that it is maintaining its full-year GDP growth projection for Singapore at 5% for 2026, with potential upside risks pushing it...


Economy

Singapore’s consumer sectors slump amid strong Q3 growth

Singapore's economy is poised for robust growth in the third quarter of 2026, driven by strong performances in manufacturing and finance, according to a report...


Economy

SBF convenes forum to tackle India trade expansion

The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has launched the inaugural Singapore-India Network for Growth (SING) Forum 2026, a high-level platform designed to enhance business connections between...


Economy

Energy crisis forces UOB to adjust Singapore inflation forecast

UOB Global Economics and Markets Research has adjusted its inflation forecasts for Singapore following recent announcements on electricity tariffs and public transport fares. The revisions...


Economy

Singapore leads Asia in wealth hub ranking

Singapore has emerged as the leading destination in Asia Pacific for attracting the next generation of high-net-worth individuals, according to the Savills Next Generation Wealth...


Economy

MIHAS 2026 shatters sales records with RM6.78b, expands opportunities for Malaysian businesses

The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 has concluded with record-breaking sales of RM6.78b, significantly exceeding its initial target of RM5b. Held from 23 to...


Economy

Singapore’s IPI and EPI increase in August 2026

Singapore's Import Price Index (IPI) and Export Price Index (EPI) both saw notable increases in August 2026, driven primarily by rising oil prices. The IPI...


Economy

Malaysia pushes for halal-competitive shift

Malaysia is advocating for a transition from halal-certified to halal-competitive status as ASEAN targets a US$5t global halal economy. This call was made by the...


Economy

Malaysian businesses prioritise domestic market amid cost pressures, survey shows

Malaysian businesses are increasingly concentrating on domestic market opportunities, with 75% identifying it as their primary growth area, according to the ASEAN Consumer & Business...


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