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Finance sector dominates half of Singapore's overseas investment
Finance sector dominates half of Singapore's overseas investment
Manufacturing accounts for 17% of the country's overseas capital.
Top three banks see profits sink but balance sheets remain strong
The rise in fee income was the buffer amidst falling NIMs.
Over five million web-based attacks blocked in Singapore—Kapersky
Online campaigns designed for access denial or unauthorised entry reached record detection levels.
SG firms concentrate $866b capital in Asian markets
Total outbound capital surged 7.6% over the last 12 months reaching a $1.65t peak.
Investors turn to Singapore government bonds as Middle East tensions escalate
Further escalation of tensions could trigger a 5 to 10% decline in global equities.
Construction enters multi-decade supercycle as BCA sees $47b–$53b 2026 demand
Mega projects like Changi T5 and MRT lines are driving growth.
Global investment rises to $1.65t as corporate DIA grows for fifth year
Local firms' overseas investment rises 7.6% in 2024.
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.
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.
Finance and insurance industry claims 65.5% of FDI stock
The wholesale and retail trade sector follows with 13.4%.
MAS targets more IPOs via Global Listing Board
A clearer pathway for dual listings could boost the city-state’s appeal.
Analysts hold 2026 growth view after 16.6% surge
Output increased 5.3% MoM in January.
North America supplies 27.9% of Singapore FDI
Europe follows with $791b share.
SGX reforms set stage for 20+ IPOs in 2026
2025 logged 13 listings raising over $2.5b, Deloitte said.
Agile hiring beats permanent roles on shift to project-based AI teams
Permanent hiring has stabilised but remains largely replacement-led.
Singapore corporate FDI stock topped $3.13t in 2024
Foreign investment rose 9.5% in 2024, marking steady five-year growth.
Fee income cushions banks amidst NIM squeeze
Singapore’s top banks saw NIMs dip 12 to 29 basis points YoY.
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