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Middle East conflict and rising energy costs cloud retail outlook

Middle East conflict and rising energy costs cloud retail outlook

Sharp jet fuel increase could reduce tourist retail spending.

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Investors eye S-REITs as stagflation fears trigger market correction

Retail investors bought over $300m in March.

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Singapore VC funding rebounds to $229m in March

Tracxn data shows volatile funding trends over the past year, with January hitting $2.1b.

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MAS expected to freeze policy as growth risks surge

It is scheduled to hold its second monetary policy meeting no later than 14 April.

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Airlines face unrecoverable losses as jet fuel prices double

CGS International predicts a 69% profit rebound by FY2028 if peace holds.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Services sector drive 70% of Singapore’s 2025 GDP

Finance and insurance followed with 14.0%.

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MSCI Singapore Index collapses 4.17% on Middle East shock

It closed at 439.56 points after heavy institutional selling in financials.

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Banks attract inflows as investors exit riskier Gulf markets

Wealth and deposit inflows from risk-averse investors may cushion weaker net interest income.

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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.

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Hack on four Singapore telcos shifts focus beyond perimeter defences

Device and cloud security are emerging weak spots.

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OUE Healthcare opens Singapore’s first private sleep lab

About 30% of adults suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.

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Large firms drive value as SMEs lead hiring

Employment is concentrated in smaller firms as value-added is concentrated in large firms.

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Global brands accept high costs as gateway strategy squeezes local shops

International operators arrive with established digital marketing capabilities and supply chains.

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Singapore’s 55% Mid-East oil reliance threatens 3% GDP target

Analysts warned that a full-scale conflict may raise local production costs.

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