Economy
Nearly half of firms prioritise AI over cost relief
Nearly half of firms prioritise AI over cost relief
Refreshed economic strategy ranks second with 36% backing.
Services producer prices split in Q4 as logistics stays uneven
Warehousing and tech-linked services rose, whilst freight remained weak.
Analysts see MAS tightening after mixed February CPI print
War-driven import risks cloud inflation outlook.
How Singapore’s safe-haven status offsets Middle East war
Maybank expects H1 gains for Banks, REITs, and Tech if conflict is short.
Core inflation rises to 1.4% in February
Headline CPI eases to 1.2% as housing and transport soften.
Large firms back Budget 2026 measures more strongly than SMEs
Workforce transformation support saw the widest SME-corporate gap.
Over 80% of large enterprises confident 2026 budget could boost SG's hub status, report says
This exceeds the 56% from SMEs.
Singapore, Japan ink five-point partnership to boost AI and trade
One initiative is the development of AI models tailored to local languages and cultures.
Economic outlook cut to 3.4% despite 6.7% export rise in early 2026
Middle East tensions and oil risks overshadow Singapore’s export resilience.
Middle East tensions threaten Singapore export outlook: CGS
CGS keeps 2.9% NODX forecast.
SMEs give 14% rating to Budget 2026 workforce measures
This is in contrast to the 43% from large firms.
Singapore ranks sixth in global property capital exports
Outbound flows hit US$8.39b in 2025.
Singapore backs pact to reinforce WTO trade rules
Actions include a possible permanent moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions, amongst others.
Business optimism sinks for second consecutive quarter
By sector, the financial and transportation sectors expect sentiments to remain positive.
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.
Singapore bets on AI to drive next phase of growth
Advanced manufacturing, connectivity and logistics will anchor the plan.
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