Economy
Govt’s $1b aid cushions costs but won’t quell price hikes: RHB
Govt’s $1b aid cushions costs but won’t quell price hikes: RHB
Local retail and land transport get the most help, whilst aviation feels the squeeze.
Singapore secures 3rd place in Global Risk & Readiness Index, lowest structural risk worldwide
Report highlights structural risk and readiness as key competitiveness measures.
Singapore startups report no IPOs and four acquisitions in March
Data from Tracxn shows March saw steady acquisition activity and no companies going public.
Singapore launches two initiatives to strengthen TAC capability
New framework and director badge target governance gaps.
War-driven cost shocks force 'nimble' $1b intervention for SMEs
Expanding the Energy Efficiency Grant helps all sectors build long term resilience.
Early-stage deals dominate March startup funding
Total funding hits $229.3m across 17 rounds, with seed contributing $51.1m.
Singapore business closures hit eight-year high in 2025
Wholesale Trade, Information & Communications, and Retail lead business cessations in 2025.
Singapore raises corporate tax rebate to 50%, expands energy grant
Enhanced tax benefits will be disbursed as early as the end of April.
Oil supply secured, but prolonged high costs loom: Shanmugam
Fuel prices are likely to remain high amidst damaged Middle East infrastructure.
US removes ‘inaccurate’ $34.3b trade surplus claim against Singapore
The MTI clarified that the US runs a trade surplus.
Singapore cannot guard completely against Mideast conflict: DPM Gan
Inflation is now expected to exceed original projections of 1% to 2%.
Singapore VC funding rebounds to $229m in March
Tracxn data shows volatile funding trends over the past year, with January hitting $2.1b.
Energy ffficiency index falls to 49, signalling gains despite higher emissions
Emissions climbed to 616 million tonnes in 2021 from 440 million tonnes in 2000.
Parliament to assess energy costs, supply risks from Middle East conflict
Three ministers will deliver statements on the situation’s impact.
MAS expected to freeze policy as growth risks surge
It is scheduled to hold its second monetary policy meeting no later than 14 April.
Gov’t convenes crisis committee as Middle East conflict hits energy flows
Immediate efforts are focused on strengthening energy and supply chain resilience.
Services sector drive 70% of Singapore’s 2025 GDP
Finance and insurance followed with 14.0%.
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