Economic Development Board Singapore

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the lead government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent.

See below for the Latest Economic Development Board Singapore News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.

New aviation research hub seen accelerating next-gen flight tech development

The research initiative supports safer, more efficient aviation growth.

Semiconductors' 32.4% growth powers Singapore manufacturing through June

One-third of surveyed electronics executives project a positive business situation through June.

Stage One opens JTC LaunchPad @ One-North for tech startup collabs

It will host workshops, seminars, and business matching for local and international startups.

RTX, EDB signs 10-year strategic collaboration in Singapore

Core areas include manufacturing and talent, and skills development.

EDB, Thales ink MOU to launch AI accelerator platform

The platform will boost Thales’ R&D capabilities in Singapore.

PwC to open $5.16m AI hub in Singapore

The project is supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board.

Singapore deepens economic ties with Brabant, Netherlands

The partners will explore tech, energy, healthcare, and energy solutions.

Gates Foundation expands into Singapore with EDB support

The expansion aims to boost philanthropic partnerships across Southeast Asia.

Manufacturing output falls 1.3% YoY in February

Excluding biomedical manufacturing, output rose 0.3% YoY.

Singapore to upskill 300 professionals to support carbon services and trading sector growth

This aims to train and upskill 300 professionals by 2027 to support the growth of Singapore’s carbon services and trading sector.

HCLTech to open fifth Singapore lab in 2025

The lab regional will assist enterprises in advancing AI initiatives.

Gan Kim Yong named as new chairman of EDB’s International Advisory Council

He succeeds Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong.

EDB launches RFI exercise for foreign system schools

The exercise will allow FSS to invest in sites with long-term leases.

Slightly positive business outlook seen in manufacturing sector firms

A net weighted balance of 7% expects an improved situation.

Manufacturing output dips 10.5% MoM in August

Excluding the biomedical manufacturing segment, the output would’ve fallen by 16.6% MoM. 

EDB works with Johnson & Johnson to innovate SG’s life sciences

The collaboration backs early-stage firms and fast track innovative medicines.