Economy
Middle East tensions raise inflation risks whilst GDP growth impact seen limited: analysts
Middle East tensions raise inflation risks whilst GDP growth impact seen limited: analysts
With 55% of crude oil sourced from the Middle East, every price jump hits the CPI—but the broader economy is holding firm.
Singapore alternative assets surge 720% as residential hits $15b
Capital shifts to data centres, life sciences as industrial investment falls 7%.
SGD gains 1.3% annually against MYR from 2020 to 2025, says Alvin Tan
He confirms the currency has been steadily rising since 2021.
US tariffs pose limited risk to economy despite 15% threat: Gan Siow Huang
New 10% levy is broadly unchanged from previous reciprocal taxes.
Services revenue hits $6.09t in 2024
Finance and transport fuel revenue growth.
KPMG urges firms to rewire operational strategy
Companies now have clear levers to strengthen competitiveness despite fractured trade flows.
Finance sector dominates half of Singapore's overseas investment
Manufacturing accounts for 17% of the country's overseas capital.
SG firms concentrate $866b capital in Asian markets
Total outbound capital surged 7.6% over the last 12 months reaching a $1.65t peak.
Why Budget 2026 marks a turning point for employers
It reframes AI adoption as a workforce strategy issue, not just a technology investment decision.
Global investment rises to $1.65t as corporate DIA grows for fifth year
Local firms' overseas investment rises 7.6% in 2024.
STI surpasses 5,000-mark as Singapore economy expands 5% in 2025
The 8.1% YTD STI rise was led by UOL and CDL.
Continued Gulf conflict may force energy hikes, GDP reassessment: DPM Gan
The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for crude oil and LNG shipments, has closed.
Budget 2026: Cushioning carbon tax burden and maintaining competitiveness
Companies could reduce short-term competitive pressure by strengthening their decarbonisation investments.
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%.
Gulf conflict raises energy risks but direct exposure ‘limited’: analysts
It’s a ‘second-order’ crisis for Singapore, said Maybank Research.
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