Ministry of Trade and Industry
Singapore's government arm that promotes economic growth, and creates jobs, to enable Singaporeans to improve their lives.
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ASEAN ends talks on digital economy pact
ASEAN ends talks on digital economy pact
It covers data flows, payments, e-commerce, and digital trade rules.
Singapore, Philippines sign carbon credits deal under Article 6 framework
The deal sets rules for carbon credit projects and cross-border transfers between both countries.
Inflation accelerates to 1.8% in March on transport, retail and services costs
Core inflation and CPI-All Items inflation are expected to average 1.5% to 2.5% in 2026.
Singapore rejects forced labour, overcapacity claims in USTR response
MTI says no evidence of forced labour exports also cites stable industrial capacity use levels.
MTI hits back as US launches overcapacity probe
US claimed a USD surplus for Singapore but MTI cited US data showing a $37.6b deficit.
MTI steps up AI-powered advanced manufacturing push to reiforce SG's lead
MTI promotes automation, robotics, and AI adoption.
Admin services hit by 5.3% labor cost surge as productivity falls
Retail and F&B saw rising labour costs outpacing productivity.
Taiwan trade surges $170b, overtakes China as Singapore’s top partner in 2025
Transport and other business services topped export categories.
Singapore unit labour costs to rise this year despite ‘flat’ 2025
ULC is expected to climb as productivity growth slows and wages increase.
Electronics and Biomed seize $12.1b as Singapore anchors AI chip demand
Manufacturing led FAI as semiconductor firms expanded facilities for global AI servers.
Health, transport costs lead consumer price index in 2025
Meanwhile, tech and clothing prices slide.
Construction jobs surge 8,700 as tech sector sheds roles
Ministry of Trade and Industry survey confirms massive hiring spike in building and infrastructure.
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%.
MTI upgrades GDP forecast to 2% to 4% for 2026 amidst strong global economic growth
The city state's Q4 GDP growth of 6.9% and resilient global trade prompted the upward revision of 2026 targets.
Singapore advances digital trade agenda with new APEC centre
Fu highlighted the need to embrace technology and globalisation.
Government rolls out initiatives for carbon market development
These include a $15m carbon project development grant.
Singapore to position itself as ‘home to leading firms’
MTI unveils new blueprint to boost innovation, green growth and global trade links.
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