Economy
UOB sees strong electronics export momentum into Q3 2026
UOB sees strong electronics export momentum into Q3 2026
AI demand continued to support electronics NODX as adoption expanded.
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Key export growth eases to 20.7% in June despite electronics surge
Non-electronic NODX fell 2.9%, reversing a 17.7% expansion in May.
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OCBC SME Index slips to 51.3 as business services and education contract
Consultancy and advertising remained in a downturn at 49.9 and 49.2, respectively.
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Analysts split on Singapore's AI-led growth outlook
Strong semiconductor demand lifted growth above the government's full-year forecast pace.
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Singapore's startup appeal outpaces its path to permanent residency
Startup ecosystem and education drives the country's strong pillar score.
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Singapore growth slows to 5.7% in Q2 2026 despite manufacturing jump
Manufacturing expanded 12.2% as semiconductor demand stayed firm.
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Singapore overtakes peers as second‑biggest FDI destination in 2025
FDI inflows reached $195.32b as the it strengthened its investment role.
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Singapore trails on property rights despite strong stability scores
Political stability topped the assessment as safety and stability reached an 80.2 rating.
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Climate comfort drags livability score to 64.6
Sub-metric scores 60 points despite a climate risk reading of 97.9.
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Retail investors bet on AI chips as electronics exports near double
Tech now makes up 57% of portfolios as OpenAI and Anthropic eye stock market listings.
Housing costs dent Singapore’s finance-tax score in relocation index
Tax advantages score 90 whilst housing affordability hits a low of 13.
Singapore rejects USTR’s forced-labour import findings
A US trade review leaves local exports facing a possible 12.5% tariff.
Singapore holds ground as Asia’s wealth shifts, report finds
About 73% of HNWIs increased diversification over the past 12 months.
Singapore, China should deepen green, AI, and ageing ties: Chee Hong Tat
These areas have become key amidst climate pressures and demographic shifts.
HKSTP bets on one-campus model to boost startups
The integrated approach contrasts with Singapore's decentralised support system.
F&B sales stall in May
Restaurants grew, but declines elsewhere kept overall turnover unchanged.
Retail sales growth cools in May
Monthly sales fell as consumer purchases eased after April's stronger performance.
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