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JETRO expands partnership scope with EnterpriseSG

Enterprise Singapore and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) have renewed their Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) for another three years, marking a significant step in...


Economy

Singapore CFOs tighten cost controls amid global pessimism

Singapore's Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) remain optimistic about their own businesses and the local economy, even as they express concerns about the global economic outlook,...


Economy

Singapore import and export prices dip in May

Singapore's import and export price indices both experienced a decline in May 2026, according to the Department of Statistics, Ministry of Trade & Industry. The...


Economy

Freight forwarding costs in Singapore surge amid Middle East tensions

The Services Producer Price Indices (SPPIs) for the first quarter of 2026 reveal a notable increase in prices across several service sectors in Singapore. The...


Economy

SBF appoints Lee as chair amid global business challenges

Mark Lee, CEO of Sing Lun Industrial Pte Ltd, has been elected as the new chairman of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) for the 2026-2028...


Economy

Inflation risks threaten Singapore economy

RHB Bank has announced that it will maintain its full-year inflation forecasts for Singapore, with headline inflation expected to remain at 2.5% and core inflation...


Economy

MAS pauses tightening amid inflation risks

Singapore's core inflation rate for May remained flat month-on-month, leading UOB Global Economics and Markets Research to adjust its forecast, now anticipating no further tightening...


Economy

CPI surge pressures Singapore households

Singapore's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May 2026 saw a year-on-year increase of 1.8%, according to the latest data. The month-on-month rise was 0.7%, reflecting...


Economy

Singapore NODX surges 38.4% in May, beating forecasts

RHB Bank has maintained its full-year forecast for Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) growth at 7.5% for 2026, citing potential upside risks. The bank's Group...


Economy

Green economy hits US$10t amid energy risks

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has announced that the global green economy has exceeded US$10t in market capitalisation for the first time, according to...


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