Economy
Deloitte urges Budget 2026 support as growth slows to 1%–3%
Deloitte urges Budget 2026 support as growth slows to 1%–3%
MTI forecasts Singapore’s growth at 1%–3% for 2026, down from last year’s pace.
Outbound investment hits $8.9b in Q4 after 119.1% jump
Knight Frank cites MSCI data as rising costs and skills gaps complicate overseas expansion.
UOB lifts gold outlook toward US$5,000 as USD/SGD heads to 1.25
SGD, gold, and yen top UOB’s safe-haven asset list.
SBF, PwC propose IP financing, AI grants for Budget 2026
The Budget recommendations target growth, innovation, and workforce support.
Monday Wrap: Economy cools in 2026, cross-border legal demand grows, and insurance premiums rebound
GDP growth is expected at 1.8–3% in 2026.
Real estate investment sales up 24% in Q4
Q4 volume climbs to $13.5b as commercial deals lead
Economy to cool in 2026 as trade, manufacturing ease: analysts
This follows the country’s highest GDP growth since 2021.
Singapore companies target India growth via Bengaluru
India’s tech capital is home to a thriving startup ecosystem.
Singapore businesses struggle with rising costs in overseas expansion: report
On workforce readiness, skills mismatches (57%) and mobility barriers (35%) were the main obstacles to building globally capable teams.
Salaries to rise 4% in 2026, Mercer survey shows
97.6% of Singapore firms plan 2026 salary raises
M&A value down 9% to $90.1b in 2025
Target deal value rises as overall volumes decline.
Singapore core inflation holds at 1.2% in November 2025
Higher services costs were offset by softer goods and energy prices.
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
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
![[Singapore Business Review] Report on the Asian Business Channel](https://www.cmgassets.com/s3fs-public/styles/video_thumbnail/public/2026-10/full-show-thumbnail_1.png.webp?VersionId=bJbrT_JKOuMWBnf7YkmsWjOSWIXddSvY&itok=zWuxHRNG)
Commentary
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
Beyond the chips: The materials behind Singapore’s AI infrastructure
How homegrown brands are redefining premium in Asia
AI in hospitality: Where should Singapore’s F&B operators draw the line?
Do Singapore workplaces mistake silence for leadership?
AI as the new competitive advantage for Singapore’s small retailers