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Geopolitical tensions threaten Singapore GDP

RHB Bank has announced it is maintaining its forecast for Singapore's GDP growth at 3.0% for 2026, despite recognising potential downside risks that could see...


Economy

MAS tightens S$NEER band amid inflation fears

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced a pre-emptive tightening of its monetary policy in the April 2026 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS), released on 14...


Economy

Singapore’s GDP growth slows, economy contracts in Q1 2026

Singapore's economy expanded by 4.6% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, according to advance estimates released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. This...


Economy

APAC cities to dominate growth by 2035

Bengaluru, India, has been identified as the world's fastest-growing city by 2035, according to a new analysis by Savills. The report, part of Savills' Impacts...


Economy

Global IPO volume drops 23% in Q1 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, the global market witnessed 232 initial public offerings (IPOs) raising $41b, according to EY's latest report. This marks a...


Economy

Southeast Asia places 3 countries in the global outsourcing top 10

The 2026 Global Outsourcing Talent Index by Ataraxis has placed three Southeast Asian countries in the global top 10, highlighting the region's competitive edge in...


Economy

Asia Pacific dominates FDI rankings amid tensions

Kearney's 2026 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index (FDICI) reveals that Asia Pacific (APAC) has secured the largest share of ranked markets for the first time...


Economy

Singapore ranks 3rd in global risk readiness

Singapore has been ranked third globally in the Global Atlas of Risk and Readiness 2026, released by Global Citizen Solutions. The city-state is the only...


Economy

Malaysia tops Southeast Asia investment rankings

The Milken Institute's 2026 Global Opportunity Index highlights Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines as Southeast Asia's leading investment destinations. The report, released on 7...


Economy

Job postings fall 4.5% in Singapore

Singapore's job market continues to show resilience, even as job postings experienced a 4.5% decline in February, marking the lowest level since March 2021. Despite...


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