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Hormuz crisis forces transport firms into costly airspace rerouting

Hormuz crisis forces transport firms into costly airspace rerouting

Shipping disruptions are forcing high-value time-sensitive cargo from sea to air to support SATS volumes.
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Business sentiment breaks six-month downward trend in Q4 2025

IT and Banking sectors are surging with confidence, whilst Retail and Hotels remain in the "challenged" zone.
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Finance and insurance industry claims 65.5% of FDI stock

The wholesale and retail trade sector follows with 13.4%.
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MAS targets more IPOs via Global Listing Board

A clearer pathway for dual listings could boost the city-state’s appeal.
1 day ago

Analysts hold 2026 growth view after 16.6% surge

Output increased 5.3% MoM in January.
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North America supplies 27.9% of Singapore FDI

Europe follows with $791b share.
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SGX reforms set stage for 20+ IPOs in 2026

2025 logged 13 listings raising over $2.5b, Deloitte said.
4 days ago

Agile hiring beats permanent roles on shift to project-based AI teams

Permanent hiring has stabilised but remains largely replacement-led.
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Singapore corporate FDI stock topped $3.13t in 2024

Foreign investment rose 9.5% in 2024, marking steady five-year growth.
4 days ago

Fee income cushions banks amidst NIM squeeze

Singapore’s top banks saw NIMs dip 12 to 29 basis points YoY.
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AI skillsets ranked No. 1 hardest to find

Seven in 10 employers said hiring skilled workers has become a struggle.
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Singaporean savings slump 5.1% as consumption outpaces pay

Households hit a 36.4% personal saving rate despite the overall quarterly contraction.
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Trade-related sectors may slow as 2026 growth moderates

Manufacturing and trade activity were key drivers of the recent 5.3% and 5% expansions.
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High-income workers delay retirement as 45% cite 'sandwich generation' strain

Eight in 10 expect to fund relatives even after leaving the workforce.
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Private sector dominates 66% of grid solar capacity

Private installations reached 1,273 MWp in Q3 2025.
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Leaner menus seen as key after 2,431 F&B outlets shut

Closures have reached a near 20-year high following a wave of business liquidations.

Singapore strengthens digital infra with 10Gbps rollout and quantum-safe network

It is taking its digital lead to the next level, targeting 500,000 homes for 10Gbps broadband by 2028.