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Only 1% of firms exceed $100m as enterprises cluster below $1m revenue
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.
Carbon tax clarifies costs, but compliance demands widen
Narrowly focusing on the tax overlooks the full economic picture.
S-REIT index slumps 6% amidst Middle East energy shock fears
RHB urged a shift to ‘defensive large-cap’ REITs to survive market volatility.
Nearly half of firms prioritise AI over cost relief
Refreshed economic strategy ranks second with 36% backing.
Charging and cost hurdles temper Singapore’s EV momentum
Operators and consumers plan around stable incentives and infrastructure.
SGH saves 8,700 bed days by trading 'bed-filling' for capitation
Under the capitation model, SGH is paid upfront to keep 1.8 million citizens healthy.
Tech and government hit by 41% of cyberattacks in 2025
ThreatBook 2025 Report reveals hackers pivot to high-value digital infrastructure.
How Singapore’s safe-haven status offsets Middle East war
Maybank expects H1 gains for Banks, REITs, and Tech if conflict is short.
Singapore’s cost pressures force QSR brands to slow expansion
Beyond rent, operators flagged structural challenges that complicate execution.
Retrenchments stable despite hitting 3,690 in Q4 2025
MOM reports retrenchment figures fluctuating less than 5% since Q4 2024.
Singapore startups pivot to deep tech as funding tightens
Founders must show stronger unit economics and clear expansion strategies.
UOB’s Lim Lay Wah: Supplier readiness key to sustainability
Financing alone is rarely enough.
Public sector and education lead PMET vacancies in tight labor market
Public Admin and Education leads Singapore PMET hiring, topping ICT by nearly 20%.
Foodservice continues to trip over rising costs and supply chain obstacles
Complicated menu items or low-selling items should be removed.
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Commentary
Singapore's hiring slowdown: A call for data-driven resilience
When it comes to AI, there is no such thing as too many chefs
The agility trap: Why most Singaporean businesses are structured for stability, not speed
Building a Southern Malaysia supply chain ecosystem for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing
Failed talks, rising costs: Why Singapore still feels the shock of Middle East tensions
How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs
Singapore’s AI ambitions will rise or fall on infrastructure
Why a clear digital roadmap is essential for business success
Singapore’s port model is under pressure as shipping disruptions reshape trade