Economy
Reciprocal tariffs manageable for Singapore but SEA faces bigger risk
Reciprocal tariffs manageable for Singapore but SEA faces bigger risk
Medical apparatus, precision engineering equipment, and ships and boats will be most affected.
PMI slips to 50.6 in March
March marked the 19th month of expansion for the overall manufacturing sector.
Singapore warns of global trade war as US tariffs take effect
It does not intend to take countermeasures against US tariffs.
Singapore is top destination for corporate relocations
This is due to high volumes of foreign direct investment.
Companies brace for higher costs, supply chain disruptions from new US tariffs
Nearly 7 in 10 (69%) anticipate a negative impact on their company.
Foreign exchange and money markets functioning normally: MAS
The central bank said that it is ready to curb “excessive volatility” in the SGD.
Singtel, EnterpriseSG first to launch sustainability programme for SMEs
EnterpriseSG will support up to 70% of the eligible costs for each participating SME.
SG, Peru sign agreement on carbon credits collaboration
This is the first deal Singapore entered into with a Latin American country.
Sales and marketing salaries rise by up to 15% for job movers in 2024
The increase reflects the continued demand for roles such as business development managers and commercial.
MAS reforms reveal gaps in current investor protection rules
MAS confirmed it will proceed with legislative amendments aimed at enhancing pre- and post-transaction safeguards for retail clients.
MAS expected to ease policy in April as inflation cools
It anticipates the central bank will reduce the slope of the S$NEER and also lower the midpoint of its policy band.
Industrial production falls below February forecasts on weak electronics output
Industrial production (IP) contracted 1.3% YoY and 7.5% MoM (seasonally adjusted) in February 2025.
Which sectors do Singaporeans trust the most?
The automotive industry was the least trusted sector.
Singapore in a multipolar world: An economy built on trust
Singapore’s rule of law has created a framework of laws which are predictable, regularly, and transparently enforced.
Accounting, storage, and cargo handling prices rose in Q4 2024
Freight forwarding and sea freight transport prices fell during the quarter.
Businesses sentiment of small enterprises hit highest since 2019
Over 6 in 10 small businesses in Singapore expect growth, CPA Australia found.
Singapore ranks 5th in global resilience index
Strong scores in climate readiness and cyber risk drive city-state’s performance in 2025
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