Economy
Low employee engagement inflicts a $95b productivity hit
Low employee engagement inflicts a $95b productivity hit
Daily stress affects over half of younger staff amidst higher costs.
Why Singapore SMEs cannot wait for quantum cyber risk to arrive before securing data
SMEs need to treat migration as a staged process rather than a one-time upgrade.
GDP seen hitting 4.6% as AI drives NODX higher: Nomura
The outlook tops official 2–4% estimates.
Singapore accounts for 1% of Asia’s green revenues: LSEG
Asia led the global green economy by revenue, whilst the US remained dominant by market capitalisation.
Economists trim 2026 GDP forecast to 3.5%
Headline inflation is now seen at 2.3%, up from 1.5% in March.
Export split widens as electronics surge 94.8%
AI demand and Middle East energy prices are set to keep Singapore's export gap wide.
Key exports rise 38.4% in May on AI-led electronics demand
Re-exports to Taiwan, Thailand, and Hong Kong increased.
Printing sector posts double national business churn rate
Some sectors see cessations more than double the national average of 85.1.
Singapore’s approach is to keep what works, change what does not: PM Wong
The prime minister said cities must stay pragmatic, adaptive, and open to cooperation amid global uncertainty.
Employment growth slows in Q1 as job vacancies dip
Retrenchments inched up but remained within non-recessionary norms, whilst unemployment stayed low.
Singapore US tariff hit could be cushioned by chip, pharma exemptions
Proposed levy’s impact on the existing 10% duty remains unclear.
Singapore's revised framework for Single Family Offices goes live
Existing SFOs in Singapore have a one-year transitional period to comply.
SMEs report lowest optimism on overseas expansion
One in two said geopolitical instability is their biggest challenge.
Singapore ranks first in SEA as top-performing market for business environment
It places 11th globally.
Wealthy individuals notch 4.8% wealth gain in 2025
Markets and savings lift wealth growth as property momentum slows.
EnterpriseSG launches 2035 standards roadmap
Gan Kim Yong announced the plan on 11 June at the gala dinner.
Wealthy population climbs 3% in 2025
GDP rises 5% alongside export and financial easing backdrop.
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