Economy
Singapore exports expected to slow as US-bound demand moderates
Singapore exports expected to slow as US-bound demand moderates
The slowdown comes as the boost from front-loaded US-bound shipments wanes, exposing Singapore’s heavy reliance on external demand.
COTD: Singapore secures No. 2 spot in Asia's top startup ecosystems
Globally, the city-state ranks ninth with 20 active unicorns.
Singapore NODX down 3.5% in May 2025
This reverses the 12.4% growth recorded in the previous month.
SG and Indonesia strengthen ties with two new commercial deals
The two also discussed collaboration in healthcare and the green economy.
Singapore reaffirms Poland relations with expanded trade, culture
Bilateral trade has surged since the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement came into effect.
Singapore CFOs struggle to embed ESG into finance
Southeast Asia is falling behind on ESG.
Singapore to strengthen collaboration on sustainability with PH
The two states agreed to expand collaboration in renewable energy, including solar and wind.
Dollar shocks, trade wars, and youth fallout: Why Singapore must future-proof the next generation
The young—who form the spine of future growth—are increasingly the silent shock absorbers of global disruption.
PMI edges up to 49.7 in May
This marks the second contraction following 19 consecutive months of expansion.
Global leaders turn to hybrid work to build business resilience: report
Two-thirds (67%) of executives are actively reducing or planning to reduce operating cost.
MAS chief economist urges Asia countries to remain agile, avoid retaliation
He urged policymakers to double down on regional trade integration.
CGS International signs six deals to boost ASEAN-China ties
The new agreements build on its earlier pledge of $1.82b (RM6b), made during the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Partners’ Dialogue.
Singapore GDP growth slows but expected liquidity measures may offer tailwinds
Economists expect MAS to ease monetary policy.
MAS appoints Goh Swee Chen and Ho Teck Hua as board members
MAS said both have been appointed for a three-year term ending 31 May 2028.
Four in 10 firms pessimistic about economy: survey
The proportion of companies expecting the economy to worsen over the next 12 months has nearly doubled.
Industrial production may rise as RHB lifts forecast on sector momentum
The bank now sees a “material upside risk” to its earlier forecast of 0.5% growth in industrial production for 2025.
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