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Singapore leads Q1 M&A in Southeast Asia

Singapore has emerged as the dominant force in Southeast Asia's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape for the first quarter of 2025. Despite a regional decline...


Economy

Singapore’s Q1 GDP growth revised upwards

Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry has revised the country's Q1 GDP growth to 3.9% year-on-year, up from the initial estimate of 3.8%. This revision...


Economy

SBF unveils playbook to tackle US tariff challenges

The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has launched the "Navigating U.S. Tariffs" Playbook to aid Singapore businesses in addressing the challenges posed by recent US tariff...


Economy

RHB maintains Singapore’s GDP forecast at 2.0%

RHB Bank has announced that it is maintaining its forecast for Singapore's GDP growth at 2.0% for 2025. This decision comes amidst ongoing US-China trade...


Economy

UOB raises Singapore’s 2025 GDP forecast amid export boost

UOB Global Economics and Markets Research has revised Singapore's GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 1.7%, up from the previous 1.5%, driven by continued front-loading...


Economy

Singapore economy grows 3.9% in Q1 2025

Singapore's economy expanded by 3.9% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Statistics. Despite this...


Economy

CEOs navigate trade uncertainty with strategic deals

CEOs in Singapore are proactively addressing trade and tariff uncertainties, with 53% planning mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the coming year, according to the latest...


Economy

Singapore and Brabant strengthen economic ties with new MOU

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Brabant Development Agency (BOM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance economic relations between Singapore...


Economy

Singapore ranks 4th in global startup ecosystem

Singapore has climbed to the 4th position in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025, up from 5th last year, according to StartupBlink. This marks a...


Economy

Singapore’s wholesale trade sees mixed results in Q1 2025

The Singapore Department of Statistics has unveiled the Quarterly Wholesale Trade Index for the first quarter of 2025, revealing a 7.2% decrease in domestic wholesale...


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