Economy
Domestic wholesale sales dip 1.1% as furniture and construction trades slump
Domestic wholesale sales dip 1.1% as furniture and construction trades slump
Foreign and domestic wholesale sales show quarter-on-quarter growth.
2 days ago
Employment's share of household income hits 10-year low
Paychecks account for 79.6% of income as investment and CPF payouts increase in Singapore.
3 days ago
Singapore-Taiwan tax pact targets double taxation and evasion
The treaty also cuts withholding taxes on cross-border income.
3 days ago
FY2026 revenue seen up to $134.75b on higher vehicle collections
Higher COE quotas are expected to lift vehicle quota premiums to $9.42b.
3 days ago
Singapore spending to hit $137.3b in 2026 as development outlay jumps 26%
Total government spending to rise 10% in FY2026, driven by healthcare and infrastructure.
3 days ago
'Trusted AI' mark to filter Singapore’s global hub entrants--KPMG
New assurance labels would prove firm controls align with recognised international AI standards.
4 days ago
Admin services hit by 5.3% labor cost surge as productivity falls
Retail and F&B saw rising labour costs outpacing productivity.
4 days ago
Taiwan trade surges $170b, overtakes China as Singapore’s top partner in 2025
Transport and other business services topped export categories.
4 days ago
Singapore unit labour costs to rise this year despite ‘flat’ 2025
ULC is expected to climb as productivity growth slows and wages increase.
4 days ago
Health, transport costs lead consumer price index in 2025
Meanwhile, tech and clothing prices slide.
5 days ago
Analysts clash over 5.0% export forecast amidst AI risks
UOB raises its forecast to 5.0% on surging AI tailwinds, whilst RHB maintains conservative 3.0% target.
6 days ago
Construction jobs surge 8,700 as tech sector sheds roles
Ministry of Trade and Industry survey confirms massive hiring spike in building and infrastructure.
6 days ago
Investment returns allow record spending despite tax revenue gap: analysts
Government expenditure is expected to increase by 10.3% to $137.3b in FY2026.
Singapore sets growth capital workgroup to strengthen regional funding pipeline
It will study the financing value chain across deal origination, capital raising, and mobilisation.
Manufacturing drives Singapore's 5% economic expansion in 2025
New MTI data confirms manufacturing was the undisputed engine of the economy in 2025, expanding nearly 9%.
Budget 2026 puts equity reboot and Startup SG Equity at centre, RHB says
The strategy noted said near-term household measures such as CDC vouchers.
SBF warns of ‘AI divide’ as Budget 2026 boosts missions
Business group backs National AI Missions as Wong chairs new AI Council.
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