Economy
Key exports jump 46.2% in August on electronics surge
Key exports jump 46.2% in August on electronics surge
Growth was also partly aided by a low base after NODX fell to $13.3b last year.
Saudi crude exports plunge 59% as conflict closes oil routes
East-West pipeline shutdown on 11 September cut 7 million barrels of daily capacity.
Domestic exports hit fastest pace since 2010 as AI demand lifts electronics and trade
The economy expanded 5.9% YoY in the second quarter.
Businesses restructure amidst sector growth
New registrations exceeded cessations in manufacturing and retail.
Singapore eyes ASEAN-US digital link to ease cross-border trade
AI will be another priority, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan.
Singapore growth leans heavily on electronics boom
The global AI investment cycle is strengthening exports, but businesses outside technology face pressure to improve productivity and diversify.
Singapore, Luxembourg eye deeper ties in quantum, AI and space tech
The countries are also looking to strengthen ASEAN-EU links.
Middle East conflict tops risk list in September, MAS says
A bursting of the “AI bubble" was the second most-cited downside risk.
SBF, KADIN roll out GenAI platform for Singapore-Indonesia trade
The trade AI Advisor forms part of a two-year MoU supporting cross-border SMEs.
Economists see stronger Singapore growth as risks persist
Growth scenarios are skewed towards a weaker outcome.
Import prices rise 13.5% as oil costs climb
Export prices were unchanged on a monthly basis but increased 13.1% from a year earlier.
Business services receipts rise 25.5% to $1.58t in Q2
Excluding wholesale trade, receipts grew 15.5% to $263b.
Singapore needs hard-to-replicate edge in global supply chains: DPM Gan
Reliability and security are reshaping trade and investment flows, he says.
Guangdong trade hits $19.16b in H1
SG also entered into 22 projects with the Chinese province.
Prolonged Gulf conflict may erode lenders' credit quality, UOB Kay Hian warns
Disruptions have left highly leveraged borrowers in major industries in distress.
Singapore inks three CSGKC deals spanning healthcare and talent
Three Singapore institutions signed new partnerships with CSGKC at the 16th SGCC meeting.
Core inflation seen at 2% or slightly higher in Q3: Maybank
Bank keeps its 2026 forecast at 1.7% as imported cost pressures persist.
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