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Wilmar International’s China expansion faces challenges

Singapore-headquartered Wilmar International's recent site visit in China revealed the company's extensive operations and its strategic plan to expand through food parks. However, analysts from...


Economy

Singapore firms leverage regional ties amid trade disruptions

Singapore businesses are facing significant challenges from rising costs and supply chain disruptions, prompting a strategic overhaul, according to HSBC's 2025 Global Trade Pulse Survey....


Economy

Singapore businesses brace for economic uncertainty

The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has released its National Business Survey 2025, revealing a significant shift in business sentiment. Conducted between 27 March and 21...


Economy

UN expert urges Singapore to prioritise human rights in sustainability

Singapore must place human rights at the forefront of its sustainability initiatives, according to Astrid Puentes Riaño, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human right...


Economy

Tariffs and talent gaps challenge Singapore’s AI ambitions

Singapore's pursuit of artificial intelligence (AI) leadership faces significant hurdles as a new survey by Deel, an all-in-one payroll and HR platform, highlights the impact...


Economy

RHB forecasts potential growth in Singapore’s IP for 2025

RHB Bank's latest Global Economics and Market Strategy Report, authored by Barnabas Gan, Group Chief Economist and Head of Market Research, suggests a promising outlook...


Economy

Shareholder activism steady amidst focus on board-related demands

Shareholder activism in Asia has reached unprecedented levels, with over 200 companies targeted in both 2023 and 2024, according to Diligent's latest report, "Shareholder Activism...


Economy

Singapore’s services sector sees 6.1% growth in Q1 2025

Singapore's Department of Statistics has reported a 6.1% increase in business receipts for the services sector, excluding wholesale trade, retail trade, accommodation, and food services,...


Economy

RHB forecasts stable inflation for Singapore in 2025

Singapore's inflation rates are expected to remain stable throughout 2025, according to RHB Bank's latest Global Economics and Market Strategy Report. The report, attributed to...


Economy

Singapore’s industrial production rebounds in April

Singapore's industrial production (IP) experienced a notable rebound in April, rising by 5.3% month-on-month, seasonally adjusted, following two months of decline. This resurgence is attributed...


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