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Rising LNY costs strain Singaporean wallets

As the Year of the Horse approaches, Singaporeans are bracing for higher expenses during the 2026 Lunar New Year celebrations, according to a survey by...


Economy

SMEs push overseas expansion amid market turmoil

Singapore's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly prioritising overseas expansion and technology adoption to navigate a volatile market landscape, according to the latest DBS...


Economy

Singapore CEOs double down on AI and M&A to drive growth

Singapore's CEOs are expressing strong confidence in the local economy, with 90% optimistic about the next 12 months, according to the EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook Survey....


Economy

MTI upgrades Singapore GDP forecast amid global risks

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has announced that Singapore's economy grew by 6.9% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025. This robust performance...


Economy

Singapore clinches trade deal with MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (MCSFTA) officially came into effect for Singapore and Paraguay on 1 February 2026. This marks Singapore's 29th free trade agreement...


Economy

Singapore PMI reveals slight growth

The Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (SIPMM) has released the January 2026 Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), revealing a slight growth of 0.2 from...


Economy

Transportation woes hit Singapore’s services sector

Singapore's services sector is maintaining a positive outlook for the first half of 2026, according to the latest Business Expectations Survey by the Singapore Department...


Economy

Singapore-EU pact challenges digital trade norms

Singapore and the European Union (EU) have officially strengthened their economic partnership with the implementation of a new Digital Trade Agreement. This development marks a...


Economy

Skills and data gaps pose hurdles to SGX-listed companies

Singapore Exchange (SGX)-listed companies are increasingly viewing climate reporting as a strategic avenue for growth, according to a recent survey by Schneider Electric and SGX...


Economy

Morgan Stanley forecasts MAS tightening may threaten economic stability

Morgan Stanley Research has forecasted that the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will likely tighten its policy in April, reverting to a "modest and gradual"...


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