Economy
Singapore climbs to 4th in global startup ecosystem
Singapore has emerged as a leading global platform for corporate venturing, according to a joint publication by Arthur D. Little and the Singapore Economic Development...
Malaysia highlights role as a trade and investment hub in the ASEAN
Malaysia is positioning itself as a pivotal trade and investment hub within the ASEAN region, as highlighted at the recent World Trade Centre Association (WTCA)...
Record FDI inflows boost ASEAN’s global standing
ASEAN has solidified its position as a major global investment destination, with foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reaching a record $244b in 2025, according to...
IMF warns of Singapore’s economic growth slowdown
Singapore's economic growth is projected to moderate over the next two years, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasting a decrease from 5% in 2025...
RHB upgrades Singapore NODX forecast to 11.5%
RHB Bank has revised its full-year forecast for Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) to 11.5%, up from the previous estimate of 7.5%. This adjustment comes...
Singapore export growth moderates sharply in June
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) increased by 20.7% in June 2026 compared to the same month last year, according to Enterprise Singapore. This growth, although...
Singapore’s NODX sinks 8.9% amid non-electronics slump
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) experienced an 8.9% month-on-month seasonally adjusted decline in June, reversing gains from the previous two months, according to UOB Global...
OCBC SME Index records 51.3 in Q2 2026 amid geopolitical tensions
The OCBC SME Index for the second quarter of 2026 has moderated to 51.3, indicating continued expansion despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties stemming from the Middle...
UOB raises Singapore GDP forecast to 4.8% on H1 2026 outperformance
UOB Global Economics and Markets Research has increased its 2026 GDP growth forecast for Singapore to 4.8%, up from the previous 4.0%, following a robust...
RHB keeps cautious optimism of Singapore GDP growth at 4%
RHB Bank has maintained its 2026 full-year GDP growth forecast for Singapore at 4%, citing resilient economic activity despite ongoing external headwinds. The bank's Group...
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