Economy
Singapore rejects USTR’s forced-labour import findings
Singapore rejects USTR’s forced-labour import findings
A US trade review leaves local exports facing a possible 12.5% tariff.
1 day ago
Singapore holds ground as Asia’s wealth shifts, report finds
About 73% of HNWIs increased diversification over the past 12 months.
2 days ago
Singapore, China should deepen green, AI, and ageing ties: Chee Hong Tat
These areas have become key amidst climate pressures and demographic shifts.
2 days ago
HKSTP bets on one-campus model to boost startups
The integrated approach contrasts with Singapore's decentralised support system.
3 days ago
F&B sales stall in May
Restaurants grew, but declines elsewhere kept overall turnover unchanged.
3 days ago
Retail sales growth cools in May
Monthly sales fell as consumer purchases eased after April's stronger performance.
3 days ago
Gulf War truce collapse could disrupt Singapore's AI-led boom
Non-oil exports are forecast to nearly quadruple official growth guidance.
3 days ago
CFOs stay bullish on local economy despite global gloom
96% expect the Middle East conflict to hurt the world economy this year.
3 days ago
Maybank cuts STI target to 5,500, keeps re-rating thesis intact
It cited dowgrades in market earnings per share due to high energy costs.
6 days ago
Renewed EnterpriseSG-JETRO pact expands into AI, biotech, and energy
SMEs and corporates gain access via business matching and ecosystem linkages.
6 days ago
Export prices dip 0.8% in May as oil retreat offsets non-oil gains
Annual prices still up 14.7% with oil index surging 62.2% YoY.
6 days ago
Singapore keeps investment screening rules as FDI hits record $197b
Investors must seek approval for specified ownership changes in nine designated entities.
Stocks index up 4.5% in June as exports surge, inflation cools
Non-oil domestic exports expanded 38.4% year on year in May.
Households earning at least $30k monthly nearly double in five years
Investment gains rose from 9.6% to 13.5% of total income.
Singapore ranks 6th globally in average wealth in 2025
Median wealth ranked 20th globally at $125,364.
Analysts split on industrial outlook despite shared 13% IP gain
UOB lifts GDP forecast to 4% whilst RHB flags pharma front-loading risk ahead of US tariff.
Import prices fall 1.6% in May, reversing April gains
Lower oil prices pulled the import index down 1.6% even as non-oil costs continued to climb.
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