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Computers dominate Singapore’s FDI returns at 299.2%

Singapore's Briefcase Index has unveiled a new ranking of the top 10 industries offering the highest returns for foreign investors, based on foreign direct investment...


Economy

Inflation risks challenge Singapore’s economic stability

Singapore's economic outlook faces significant challenges as the ongoing US/Israel-Iran conflict exacerbates inflationary pressures, according to UOB Global Economics and Markets Research. The conflict has...


Economy

CPI surge pressures Singapore households

Singapore's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for February 2026 increased by 1.2% compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data. On a...


Economy

US tariffs threaten Singapore’s export growth

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) experienced a 6.7% year-on-year increase in January and February 2026, according to a report by UOB Global Economics and Markets...


Economy

Geopolitical tensions threaten Singapore’s NODX growth

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) could experience a slowdown in the coming months, according to a report by RHB Bank's Group Chief Economist and Head...


Economy

Carsome raises $30m to fuel regional expansion

Carsome Group Inc, Southeast Asia's largest integrated car e-commerce platform, has announced a strategic investment round exceeding $30m. This funding comes from a mix of...


Economy

Singapore trade growth declines as non-electronic exports fall

Singapore's external trade experienced a slowdown in February 2026, with non-oil domestic exports (NODX) increasing by 4% year-on-year, following a robust 9.2% growth in January....


Economy

Top conglomerates outpace peers in Southeast Asia

A recent report by Bain & Company highlights a growing divide in the performance of Southeast Asia's conglomerates, with top performers achieving 20% annual shareholder...


Economy

APAC strengthens its position as a global trade anchor, Singapore ranks first

Singapore has been ranked first globally in the DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026, underscoring its exceptional depth in trade and capital flows. Despite geopolitical tensions...


Economy

Johoreans demand jobs for JS-SEZ backing

Central Force International's recent public sentiment study reveals that whilst there is broad support for the Johor Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), it is contingent...


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