Economy
Business optimism sinks for second consecutive quarter
Business optimism sinks for second consecutive quarter
By sector, the financial and transportation sectors expect sentiments to remain positive.
MTI hits back as US launches overcapacity probe
US claimed a USD surplus for Singapore but MTI cited US data showing a $37.6b deficit.
Singapore bets on AI to drive next phase of growth
Advanced manufacturing, connectivity and logistics will anchor the plan.
Singapore in Space — March 31
On March 31, the Raffles Crew is gathering everyone who wants to explore what comes next.
STI smashes 5,000-point record as SGX trading hits 2020 highs
SDAV rose 45% in February to $2.10b as retail activity hit 13-year high.
CPF keeps Q2 interest rates unchanged at floor levels
Ordinary Account stays at 2.5%; Special, MediSave, and Retirement Accounts at 4%.
RMB infrastructure upgrade positions Singapore for Chinese firm listings
MAS appointed DBS as Singapore’s second RMB clearing bank.
Trade and investment flows cement Singapore’s top spot in global connectedness index
DHL 2026 report finds globalisation still at 25% amidst US–China trade decline.
IRAS to send one million tax bills directly
Most taxpayers need not file.
NTUC affiliates step in to support workers after Deliveroo's Singapore exit
The Deliveroo shutdown displaced around 70 staff.
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.
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