Economy
Singapore inks three CSGKC deals spanning healthcare and talent
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.
Singapore, Vietnam eye closer digital ties to boost business opportunities
Minister Chan said firms need room to test and adopt emerging technologies.
Personal disposable income rises 6.9% YoY in Q2
The increase was driven by higher employee compensation.
Household net worth grows 6.8% in Q2 as liabilities outpace assets
Personal loans made up 28.9% of liabilities during the quarter.
July inflation rises to 2.2% YoY on higher transport, utility costs
The CPI fell 0.2% month-on-month during the period.
Singapore to probe wrongdoing but won’t police all supply chains: PM Wong
The government says it will investigate and enforce rules against illegal trade.
Domestic wholesale sales up 20.3% in Q2
Foreign wholesale sales grew 28.6% YoY.
NODX forecast lifted to 15.5% as US tariff threatens one-third of exports
Enterprise Singapore also raised its 2026 NODX band to 14%-16% from 3%-5% as July exports jumped 24.2%.
US flags Singapore, 40 economies over China-linked transhipment
City-state classified as Tier 3, covering smaller markets with rerouting appeal.
July key exports rise 24.2% on AI-driven electronics demand
Electronics NODX jumped 112% from 105.1% in June.
Singapore equities triple APAC benchmark's gain over three months
The financial industry was the driving force behind the country’s performance.
Monday Wrap: Firms brace for profit squeeze as banks rally
Profit pressure, stretched bank valuations and weak succession planning temper an otherwise strong economic outlook.
Stronger credit to drive financial sector after 6.2% Q2 growth
Robust lending and wealth management activity underpinned the sector’s gains.
Industrial leasing falls 4.6% despite factory growth
Occupier demand to remain concentrated in modern, well-connected and higher-quality properties.
AI boom lifts 2027 growth outlook to 4%
The MTI substantially raised its own 2026 growth forecast to a range of 4.5% to 5.5%.
AI workplace policy should drive job transformation, not displacement, MTI says
Lower prices due to reduced costs will allow firms to expand output, the study said.
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