Economy
Job postings in Singapore decline as AI reshapes hiring
Singapore's job market demonstrated resilience in the second quarter of 2026, with total employment rising by 10,700, according to the Ministry of Manpower's Labour Market...
Singapore services sector faces mixed outlook for H2 2026
The services sector in Singapore is forecasting a more favourable business environment for the period of July to December 2026, according to the latest Business...
Singapore hiring rise masks stagnant pay
Singapore's job market experienced a significant boost in July 2026, with job postings rising by 22.6% across all 12 industries, according to Workopia's latest Labour...
Mercosur deal activates, reshaping Brazil-Singapore trade
Singapore and Brazil have officially strengthened their economic relationship with the Mercosur-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA) coming into force. This agreement, effective immediately, aims to...
MAS implements modest monetary tightening
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced a modest increase in the rate of appreciation of the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate (S$NEER)...
MAS raises policy band amid inflation fears
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has made a strategic move to tighten its monetary policy in 2026, as outlined in RHB Bank's latest Global...
Consumer confidence shows resilience across ASEAN, Singapore records strongest improvement
The latest UOB ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Index shows that consumer confidence across ASEAN remains resilient in 2026, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices....
Inflation in Singapore remains tame, but emerging cost pressures into H2 2026
Singapore's inflation rates have remained relatively stable in the first half of 2026, according to RHB Bank's latest Global Economics and Market Strategy Report. Headline...
Inflation pressures in Singapore widen despite core CPI easing
Singapore's core Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by a modest 0.1% month-on-month in June, translating to a softer-than-expected 1.6% year-on-year increase, as reported by UOB...
MAS to stay pat in July’s MPC review
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is expected to maintain its current Singapore Dollar Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (S$NEER) policy stance during its Monetary Policy...
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