Economy
Singapore sinks to rank 177 in outsourcing competitiveness
Singapore has been ranked 177th out of 193 countries in the 2026 Global Outsourcing Talent Index, published by Ataraxis. The index evaluates countries based on...
Rising costs threaten Singapore’s economic growth
Singapore's economy demonstrated resilience in the first quarter of 2026, achieving a 4.6% year-on-year growth despite facing increased imported cost pressures, according to the SGX...
CIMB formalises MoC with DBKL, challenges Kuala Lumpur economic growth
CIMB Group has announced a three-year strategic Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) with Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) to drive inclusive economic growth in Kuala Lumpur....
Geopolitical tensions threaten Singapore GDP
RHB Bank has announced it is maintaining its forecast for Singapore's GDP growth at 3.0% for 2026, despite recognising potential downside risks that could see...
MAS tightens S$NEER band amid inflation fears
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced a pre-emptive tightening of its monetary policy in the April 2026 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS), released on 14...
Singapore’s GDP growth slows, economy contracts in Q1 2026
Singapore's economy expanded by 4.6% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, according to advance estimates released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. This...
APAC cities to dominate growth by 2035
Bengaluru, India, has been identified as the world's fastest-growing city by 2035, according to a new analysis by Savills. The report, part of Savills' Impacts...
Global IPO volume drops 23% in Q1 2026
In the first quarter of 2026, the global market witnessed 232 initial public offerings (IPOs) raising $41b, according to EY's latest report. This marks a...
Southeast Asia places 3 countries in the global outsourcing top 10
The 2026 Global Outsourcing Talent Index by Ataraxis has placed three Southeast Asian countries in the global top 10, highlighting the region's competitive edge in...
Asia Pacific dominates FDI rankings amid tensions
Kearney's 2026 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index (FDICI) reveals that Asia Pacific (APAC) has secured the largest share of ranked markets for the first time...
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