Economy
APAC M&A deal value rises 33% in 2025
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region saw a significant rise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal value in 2025, increasing by 33% compared to the previous year,...
Southeast Asia IPO market rebounds with US$5.6b raised
Southeast Asia's Initial Public Offering (IPO) market has experienced a significant rebound in 2025, with 102 IPOs raising approximately US$5.6b, according to Deloitte's latest report....
Malaysian CEOs plan industry expansion amidst caution
PwC's 29th Global CEO Survey highlights that 84% of Malaysian CEOs are planning to expand beyond their traditional industry boundaries over the next three years....
RHB forecasts Singapore inflation to rise to 1.5% in 2026
Singapore's inflation rate is expected to rise to 1.5% in 2026, according to RHB Bank's latest Global Economics and Market Strategy Report. The forecast, attributed...
Singapore’s December CPI shows strong core momentum
Singapore's core Consumer Price Index (CPI) experienced a notable rebound in December 2025, rising by 0.4% month-on-month, according to UOB Global Economics and Markets Research....
RHB forecasts 3% growth in Singapore’s exports for 2026
RHB Bank's latest Global Economics and Market Strategy Report, authored by Barnabas Gan, Group Chief Economist and Head of Market Research, projects a 3% growth...
Singapore’s NODX rises 4.8% in 2025
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) increased by 4.8% in 2025, surpassing official estimates of around 2.5%, according to a report by UOB Global Economics and...
Geopolitical uncertainty tops concerns of Singapore business leaders
A recent study by Russell Reynolds Associates reveals that 74% of Singaporean business leaders now consider geopolitical uncertainty their top concern, overtaking economic growth and...
Singapore’s trade growth slows in December 2025
Singapore's external trade continued its upward trajectory in December 2025, albeit at a slower pace, according to Enterprise Singapore. Non-oil domestic exports (NODX) increased by...
Singapore’s economic growth slows amidst AI-driven demand
Singapore's economy, which expanded by 4.8% in 2025, is expected to see a moderation in growth to 2.6% in 2026, according to UOB Global Economics...
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