Economy

SMEs report lowest optimism on overseas expansion

One in two said geopolitical instability is their biggest challenge.

Wealthy individuals notch 4.8% wealth gain in 2025

Markets and savings lift wealth growth as property momentum slows.

EnterpriseSG launches 2035 standards roadmap

Gan Kim Yong announced the plan on 11 June at the gala dinner.

Wealthy population climbs 3% in 2025

GDP rises 5% alongside export and financial easing backdrop.

Proposed US tariff puts Singapore exports under scrutiny

Around one-third of Singapore’s domestic exports to the US could fall within the scope of the proposed measure.

US tariff rebuild poses modest but escalating risk—UOB

The forced labour proposal is only the first plank in a broader tariff rebuild.

STI steadies in June as analyst predicts rebound

The index's resilience follows a volatile April in which the STI touched the psychologically significant 5,000.

SGX FX tightens liquidity race with CIBC entry

The new provider ramps up competition in FX options pricing across global markets.

Singapore cracks global top 10 startup ecosystems for first time

It is still world's fourth startup ecosystem in 2026. 

SG exporters at risk of 12.5% US tariff over forced labour probe

Written comments are due by 6 July, with USTR hearings set for 7 July. 

Singapore ranks highest in Asia in global talent cities index

Savills said the city-state remains a global command hub for capital, talent, and decision-making.

Temasek's Tan Chong Meng named presidential advisory council chairman

Piyush Gupta and Gan Seow Kee elevated as Chua Sock Koong returns to council.

ASEAN ends talks on digital economy pact

It covers data flows, payments, e-commerce, and digital trade rules.

Import prices slip 0.3% in April

Export prices rose 3.0% MoM, supported by higher oil and non-oil prices.

Household net worth growth slows to 6.7% in Q1

Liabilities outpaced assets for the second consecutive quarter.