Economy
Singapore businesses struggle with rising costs in overseas expansion: report
Singapore businesses struggle with rising costs in overseas expansion: report
On workforce readiness, skills mismatches (57%) and mobility barriers (35%) were the main obstacles to building globally capable teams.
Salaries to rise 4% in 2026, Mercer survey shows
97.6% of Singapore firms plan 2026 salary raises
M&A value down 9% to $90.1b in 2025
Target deal value rises as overall volumes decline.
Singapore core inflation holds at 1.2% in November 2025
Higher services costs were offset by softer goods and energy prices.
Singapore economy expands 5.7% in Q4 2025, full-year growth at 4.8%
Manufacturing-led rebound lifted quarterly growth, whilst services expanded steadily.
SG ranks 9th in APAC flexible workspace demand growth in 2025
Enterprise demand supports flex uptake in a competitive office market.
AI adoption shape SMB priorities for 2026: report
LinkedIn identifies skills gaps and uneven uptake.
Singapore is APAC's most attractive startup market
World-class broadband speeds, high levels of AI readiness, and highly educated workforce lifted its rank.
IMDA signs digital economy cooperation MOU with China
Agreement covers data policy, funding and talent exchanges
SNEF urges targeted Budget 2026 support on manpower and costs
SNEF recommended enhancing and extending the Progressive Wage Credit Scheme beyond 2026.
CPF interest rates stay unchanged for January to March 2026
Separately, the Basic Healthcare Sum (BHS) for 2026 will be set at $79,000.
41% of Singapore firms cut US investment amidst uncertainty
A third of these leaders have put a major halt to major investment decisions
Singapore’s economy posts firmer rebound as industrial output surprises
The bank said risks have shifted toward a steeper 1.0% slope as early as April 2026 if core inflation momentum normalises.
SG consumers least likely to raise year-end spending in SEA
Amongst spenders in Singapore, 48% plan to spend on travel and only 7% on shopping.
Singapore becomes APAC’s third-richest billionaire market
The city-state's billionaire wealth rose 66.4% to $335.4 b in 2025.
Business growth softens as input costs, supply delays hit firms: analysts
PMI slipped to 55.4 from 57.4 in October.
Inflation set to edge higher as 2026 pressures firm: analyst
On the domestic front, unit labour costs may stabilise at slightly higher levels.
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