Economy
MTI and Temasek tap two managers for $1.5b Anchor Fund 2
MTI and Temasek tap two managers for $1.5b Anchor Fund 2
This follows the launch of the first Anchor Fund tranche in 2022.
PM Wong points to ASEAN–China cooperation as global norms weaken
More flexible cooperation is key as broad multilateral agreements grow harder to reach.
Singapore prepares off-budget relief as energy risks threaten $8.5b surplus
The government signals readiness to deploy monetary and fiscal measures.
US$100 Brent oil risks stalling SG industrial production at 0%
Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran compound downside risks for the manufacturing sector.
Import prices fall 1.4%, exports down 4.3%
Monthly price growth returned in February.
Large firms identify manpower as top unaddressed Budget 2026 issue
Survey shows manpower, costs, and support gaps are key post-Budget 2026 challenges.
Nearly half of firms prioritise AI over cost relief
Refreshed economic strategy ranks second with 36% backing.
Services producer prices split in Q4 as logistics stays uneven
Warehousing and tech-linked services rose, whilst freight remained weak.
Analysts see MAS tightening after mixed February CPI print
War-driven import risks cloud inflation outlook.
How Singapore’s safe-haven status offsets Middle East war
Maybank expects H1 gains for Banks, REITs, and Tech if conflict is short.
Core inflation rises to 1.4% in February
Headline CPI eases to 1.2% as housing and transport soften.
Large firms back Budget 2026 measures more strongly than SMEs
Workforce transformation support saw the widest SME-corporate gap.
Over 80% of large enterprises confident 2026 budget could boost SG's hub status, report says
This exceeds the 56% from SMEs.
Singapore, Japan ink five-point partnership to boost AI and trade
One initiative is the development of AI models tailored to local languages and cultures.
Economic outlook cut to 3.4% despite 6.7% export rise in early 2026
Middle East tensions and oil risks overshadow Singapore’s export resilience.
SMEs give 14% rating to Budget 2026 workforce measures
This is in contrast to the 43% from large firms.
Middle East tensions threaten Singapore export outlook: CGS
CGS keeps 2.9% NODX forecast.
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