Economy
OCBC boosts Johor-Singapore SEZ with $3.3b in financing
The group expects to provide at least another $904m (RM3b) by the end of 2025.
SECB and JETRO partner to boost MICE ties and trade links
SECB and JETRO will work together to enhance international outreach for MICE events hosted in Singapore.
GDP may fall 3% as trade exposure grows: KPMG
The report projects that Singapore’s GDP growth may decline by as much as 3%.
Economists slash Singapore growth forecast to 1.7% amidst global headwinds
The economy expanded 3.9% YoY in Q1.
Singapore dethroned as world's most competitive economy in 2025: IMD
The city-state is now second to Switzerland.
Analysts revise down 2025 NODX forecast amidst trade uncertainty
UOB now expects a NODX growth of just 1–3% for 2025, whilst RHB maintains a flat growth projection.
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.
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