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Singapore CPI records 2.2% YoY increase in July 2026

Singapore's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July 2026 recorded a 2.2% increase compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data. However,...


Economy

AI momentum lifts business confidence in Singapore in Q2 2026

Business confidence in Singapore has seen a notable rebound in the second quarter of 2026, according to the Singapore Business Federation's National Business Survey. The...


Economy

RHB raises NODX forecast to 15.5% for 2026, warns of risks

RHB Bank has revised its full-year forecast for Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) growth to 15.5% for 2026, up from an earlier projection of 11.5%....


Economy

Straits Trading narrows loss to $11.1m in H1 2026

The Straits Trading Company Limited has announced a significant revenue growth of 49.5% for the first half of 2026, reaching $400m. This increase, compared to...


Economy

Singapore NODX sees 24.2% YoY growth

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) saw a 24.2% year-on-year increase in July, according to UOB Global Economics and Markets Research. This growth, however, fell short...


Economy

Hong Kong and Malaysia deepen business ties to advance regional growth

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) hosted its flagship event, Think Business, Think Hong Kong (TBTHK), in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together 1,600 business leaders...


Economy

MAS to tighten policy amid GDP growth risks

RHB Bank has announced that it is maintaining its full-year GDP growth projection for Singapore at 4.5% for 2026. This decision comes as the country's...


Economy

MTI adjusts Singapore’s 2026 GDP risks amid AI surge

Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has substantially raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to a range of 4.5% to 5.5%, up from the...


Economy

Singapore’s MTI raises 2026 GDP forecast amid global tensions

Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has revised its 2026 GDP growth forecast upwards to a range of 4.5% to 5.5%, citing a stronger-than-expected...


Economy

Asia Enterprises posts revenue of S$11.9m in H1 2026, a 32% drop YoY

Asia Enterprises Holding Limited, a key distributor of steel products in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific, reported a revenue of S$11.9m for the first half of...


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