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Airlines face unrecoverable losses as jet fuel prices double
Airlines face unrecoverable losses as jet fuel prices double
CGS International predicts a 69% profit rebound by FY2028 if peace holds.
Singapore’s Net International Investment Position rises 7.4% to $1.39t in 2025
External assets totaled $8.83t whilst liabilities reached $7.44t, according to SingStat.
LNG bunkering rules raise costs and lock suppliers into full value chain
They must own or charter LNG bunkering vessels and secure storage and delivery capacity.
Material cost hikes could cut construction margins by up to 2.4 points: CGS
Fixed-price contracts are leaving subcontractors to absorb initial cost spikes.
Services sector drive 70% of Singapore’s 2025 GDP
Finance and insurance followed with 14.0%.
MSCI Singapore Index collapses 4.17% on Middle East shock
It closed at 439.56 points after heavy institutional selling in financials.
Banks attract inflows as investors exit riskier Gulf markets
Wealth and deposit inflows from risk-averse investors may cushion weaker net interest income.
Portfolio investments hit $2.11t net asset position in Q4 2025
Singapore's international investment position showed a mix of net asset and net liability positions across categories.
Hack on four Singapore telcos shifts focus beyond perimeter defences
Device and cloud security are emerging weak spots.
OUE Healthcare opens Singapore’s first private sleep lab
About 30% of adults suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.
Large firms drive value as SMEs lead hiring
Employment is concentrated in smaller firms as value-added is concentrated in large firms.
Global brands accept high costs as gateway strategy squeezes local shops
International operators arrive with established digital marketing capabilities and supply chains.
Singapore’s 55% Mid-East oil reliance threatens 3% GDP target
Analysts warned that a full-scale conflict may raise local production costs.
Only 1% of firms exceed $100m as enterprises cluster below $1m revenue
Enterprise revenue distribution is heavily skewed towards smaller firms.
Singapore prepares off-budget relief as energy risks threaten $8.5b surplus
The government signals readiness to deploy monetary and fiscal measures.
US$100 Brent oil risks stalling SG industrial production at 0%
Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran compound downside risks for the manufacturing sector.
Large firms identify manpower as top unaddressed Budget 2026 issue
Survey shows manpower, costs, and support gaps are key post-Budget 2026 challenges.
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