Economy
Singapore prepares off-budget relief as energy risks threaten $8.5b surplus
Singapore prepares off-budget relief as energy risks threaten $8.5b surplus
The government signals readiness to deploy monetary and fiscal measures.
US$100 Brent oil risks stalling SG industrial production at 0%
Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran compound downside risks for the manufacturing sector.
Import prices fall 1.4%, exports down 4.3%
Monthly price growth returned in February.
Large firms identify manpower as top unaddressed Budget 2026 issue
Survey shows manpower, costs, and support gaps are key post-Budget 2026 challenges.
Nearly half of firms prioritise AI over cost relief
Refreshed economic strategy ranks second with 36% backing.
Services producer prices split in Q4 as logistics stays uneven
Warehousing and tech-linked services rose, whilst freight remained weak.
Analysts see MAS tightening after mixed February CPI print
War-driven import risks cloud inflation outlook.
How Singapore’s safe-haven status offsets Middle East war
Maybank expects H1 gains for Banks, REITs, and Tech if conflict is short.
Core inflation rises to 1.4% in February
Headline CPI eases to 1.2% as housing and transport soften.
Large firms back Budget 2026 measures more strongly than SMEs
Workforce transformation support saw the widest SME-corporate gap.
Over 80% of large enterprises confident 2026 budget could boost SG's hub status, report says
This exceeds the 56% from SMEs.
Singapore, Japan ink five-point partnership to boost AI and trade
One initiative is the development of AI models tailored to local languages and cultures.
Economic outlook cut to 3.4% despite 6.7% export rise in early 2026
Middle East tensions and oil risks overshadow Singapore’s export resilience.
SMEs give 14% rating to Budget 2026 workforce measures
This is in contrast to the 43% from large firms.
Middle East tensions threaten Singapore export outlook: CGS
CGS keeps 2.9% NODX forecast.
Singapore ranks sixth in global property capital exports
Outbound flows hit US$8.39b in 2025.
Singapore backs pact to reinforce WTO trade rules
Actions include a possible permanent moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions, amongst others.
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