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UOB raises Singapore GDP forecast to 4.8% on H1 2026 outperformance

UOB Global Economics and Markets Research has increased its 2026 GDP growth forecast for Singapore to 4.8%, up from the previous 4.0%, following a robust...


Economy

RHB keeps cautious optimism of Singapore GDP growth at 4%

RHB Bank has maintained its 2026 full-year GDP growth forecast for Singapore at 4%, citing resilient economic activity despite ongoing external headwinds. The bank's Group...


Economy

Singapore economy up by 5.7% y-o-y in Q2 2026, advance estimates show

Singapore's economy expanded by 5.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to advance estimates released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. This...


Economy

WiEX launch challenges global halal market norms

The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is set to launch the Women in Export (WiEX) platform at the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS)...


Economy

APAC firms report high return on investments addressing climate risks, new data shows

Asia-Pacific companies are experiencing substantial financial returns by addressing climate risks, according to the latest report from CDP. The Disclosure Dividend 2026 report highlights that...


Economy

B2B payment stress strains Asia’s smaller firms

A recent survey by Atradius has uncovered a growing divide in the business-to-business (B2B) credit environment across Asia, with smaller companies facing heightened payment stress....


Economy

Singapore firms outlast global peers in supply chain resilience

Singapore businesses have emerged as the most resilient globally, capable of maintaining operations for four to six months amidst a major supply chain shock, according...


Economy

JETRO expands partnership scope with EnterpriseSG

Enterprise Singapore and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) have renewed their Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) for another three years, marking a significant step in...


Economy

Singapore CFOs tighten cost controls amid global pessimism

Singapore's Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) remain optimistic about their own businesses and the local economy, even as they express concerns about the global economic outlook,...


Economy

Singapore import and export prices dip in May

Singapore's import and export price indices both experienced a decline in May 2026, according to the Department of Statistics, Ministry of Trade & Industry. The...


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