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Singapore NODX surges 24.5% in April, defying forecasts

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) experienced a significant increase in April, rising by 24.5% compared to the same period last year, according to UOB Global...


Economy

Asean faces hurdles in supply chain resilience push

Asean has announced a renewed commitment to enhancing supply chain resilience across the region, with a particular focus on integrating green and digital initiatives. This...


Economy

Sabah leverages Singapore ties for trade dominance

The Sabah Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (STTOS) is reinforcing Sabah's status as a key regional hub for trade, tourism, and investment through strategic initiatives...


Economy

Divestiture risks threaten Southeast Asia firms

Southeast Asian businesses are shifting their approach to divestitures, treating them as strategic tools rather than reactive asset sales, according to Deloitte's 2026 Global Divestiture...


Economy

Singapore services sector faces bleak outlook

The Singapore Department of Statistics has revealed that the services sector is bracing for a less favourable business environment from April to September 2026. The...


Economy

RHB upgrades Singapore GDP forecast to 5.3%

Singapore's economic outlook for the first quarter of 2026 has been upgraded by RHB Bank, with the Group Chief Economist and Head of Market Research,...


Economy

Johor targets 7% growth amid regional tensions

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), established in 2025, is rapidly gaining traction as a major cross-border economic initiative in Asia. The upcoming completion of...


Economy

Energy costs drive Singapore’s CPI surge in March

Singapore's headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.5% month-on-month in March, reflecting the direct impact of surging energy prices, according to a report by...


Economy

Inflation fears grip 88% of Singaporeans

In the latest Singapore Index of Inflation Expectations (SInDEx) survey, conducted by the Singapore Management University (SMU) and DBS Group Research, 88.3% of Singaporeans anticipate...


Economy

Middle East conflict cripples Singapore SMEs

The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has revealed that two-thirds of Singaporean businesses are grappling with moderate to severe impacts from the ongoing Middle East conflict....


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