Economy
Singapore, FIT allies act to protect supply chains from Hormuz closure
Singapore, FIT allies act to protect supply chains from Hormuz closure
A joint statement pledges to keep ports open and coordinate to mitigate energy risks.
Large firms drive value as SMEs lead hiring
Employment is concentrated in smaller firms as value-added is concentrated in large firms.
The trust tax: Navigating the ‘sophistication shift’ in Singapore’s digital economy
The burden of verification is shifting to the enterprise.
Only 1% of firms exceed $100m as enterprises cluster below $1m revenue
Enterprise revenue distribution is heavily skewed towards smaller firms.
Singapore’s SMEs are embracing AI, cybersecurity must keep up.
The real winners are not the fastest adopters, but the organisations that secure their digital foundations first.
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.
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