Economy
Singapore economy expands 5.7% in Q4 2025, full-year growth at 4.8%
Singapore economy expands 5.7% in Q4 2025, full-year growth at 4.8%
Manufacturing-led rebound lifted quarterly growth, whilst services expanded steadily.
SG ranks 9th in APAC flexible workspace demand growth in 2025
Enterprise demand supports flex uptake in a competitive office market.
AI adoption shape SMB priorities for 2026: report
LinkedIn identifies skills gaps and uneven uptake.
Singapore is APAC's most attractive startup market
World-class broadband speeds, high levels of AI readiness, and highly educated workforce lifted its rank.
IMDA signs digital economy cooperation MOU with China
Agreement covers data policy, funding and talent exchanges
SNEF urges targeted Budget 2026 support on manpower and costs
SNEF recommended enhancing and extending the Progressive Wage Credit Scheme beyond 2026.
CPF interest rates stay unchanged for January to March 2026
Separately, the Basic Healthcare Sum (BHS) for 2026 will be set at $79,000.
41% of Singapore firms cut US investment amidst uncertainty
A third of these leaders have put a major halt to major investment decisions
Singapore’s economy posts firmer rebound as industrial output surprises
The bank said risks have shifted toward a steeper 1.0% slope as early as April 2026 if core inflation momentum normalises.
SG consumers least likely to raise year-end spending in SEA
Amongst spenders in Singapore, 48% plan to spend on travel and only 7% on shopping.
Singapore becomes APAC’s third-richest billionaire market
The city-state's billionaire wealth rose 66.4% to $335.4 b in 2025.
Business growth softens as input costs, supply delays hit firms: analysts
PMI slipped to 55.4 from 57.4 in October.
Inflation set to edge higher as 2026 pressures firm: analyst
On the domestic front, unit labour costs may stabilise at slightly higher levels.
DBS forecasts GDP growth of 1.8% as Singapore shows measured resilience
On policy, DBS said authorities are likely to preserve buffers for counter-cyclical action.
The Ministry of Finance opens Budget 2026 consultation as feedback begins
They seek views across several broad themes that include strengthening the economy through entrepreneurship.
Real wages grow 4.3% as median income reaches $5,775
Lower labour-force participation limits gains despite higher real wages
Economic growth projected to slow to 2.2% in 2026: report
As unemployment rates, population growth, interest rates, amongst others, will see moderate activity.
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