Economy
Singapore export growth moderates sharply in June
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) increased by 20.7% in June 2026 compared to the same month last year, according to Enterprise Singapore. This growth, although...
Singapore’s NODX sinks 8.9% amid non-electronics slump
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) experienced an 8.9% month-on-month seasonally adjusted decline in June, reversing gains from the previous two months, according to UOB Global...
OCBC SME Index records 51.3 in Q2 2026 amid geopolitical tensions
The OCBC SME Index for the second quarter of 2026 has moderated to 51.3, indicating continued expansion despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties stemming from the Middle...
UOB raises Singapore GDP forecast to 4.8% on H1 2026 outperformance
UOB Global Economics and Markets Research has increased its 2026 GDP growth forecast for Singapore to 4.8%, up from the previous 4.0%, following a robust...
RHB keeps cautious optimism of Singapore GDP growth at 4%
RHB Bank has maintained its 2026 full-year GDP growth forecast for Singapore at 4%, citing resilient economic activity despite ongoing external headwinds. The bank's Group...
Singapore economy up by 5.7% y-o-y in Q2 2026, advance estimates show
Singapore's economy expanded by 5.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to advance estimates released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. This...
WiEX launch challenges global halal market norms
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is set to launch the Women in Export (WiEX) platform at the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS)...
APAC firms report high return on investments addressing climate risks, new data shows
Asia-Pacific companies are experiencing substantial financial returns by addressing climate risks, according to the latest report from CDP. The Disclosure Dividend 2026 report highlights that...
B2B payment stress strains Asia’s smaller firms
A recent survey by Atradius has uncovered a growing divide in the business-to-business (B2B) credit environment across Asia, with smaller companies facing heightened payment stress....
Singapore firms outlast global peers in supply chain resilience
Singapore businesses have emerged as the most resilient globally, capable of maintaining operations for four to six months amidst a major supply chain shock, according...
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