Monday Wrap: business steadies, bonds in demand, and a green finance push

Meanwhile, a report revealed that over five million web threats were detected last year.

Last week in Singapore Business Review, business sentiment is stabilising, investors are turning to government bonds, and OCBC’s Yoonmee Jeong is leading a green finance push in Asia.

Business sentiment is improving, with growing confidence in Singapore’s 2025 economic performance and optimism for 2026, led by the strongest gains in IT & Related Services.

Meanwhile, investors are seeking safety in government bonds amidst Middle East tensions, with the city’s investment-grade status and stable currency making it more resilient than other ASEAN markets.

OCBC’s Yoonmee Jeong says the bank is focusing on transition finance in Southeast Asia, advancing its green finance agenda.

A Kaspersky report revealed that over five million web threats were detected in 2025, with one in five Singaporeans targeted by such threats.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore aims to boost IPOs through the Global Listing Board, with experts saying reduced duplication could widen investor reach and increase issuer diversity.

The Finance & Insurance industry accounted for 50.5% of the country’s direct investment abroad at the end of 2024, followed by manufacturing, according to data from the Singapore Department of Statistics.

Lastly, Asia was the leading destination for Singapore’s outbound investments in 2024, accounting for $866b, or 52.4% of total direct investment abroad.

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