Economy
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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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