Economy
Singapore launches sustainability standard for businesses
Singapore launches sustainability standard for businesses
TR 149 gives SMEs a framework to assess and improve their environmental performance.
How are Singaporeans responding to the Middle East conflict?
YouGov survey shows shift toward savings, promotions, and reduced discretionary spending.
Domestic wholesale sales fall 6.9% in Q1
Foreign wholesale sales rose 3.6%, supported by demand for computer hardware and electronic chips.
Singapore leads AI finance race but scale constraints put its advantage at risk
It is closest to sustained alignment between AI capability and institutional trust at scale.
Singaporeans hit hard by war-driven cost hikes
Survey finds widespread impact on daily expenses including food, transport and dining.
New national AI missions target four sectors driving 40% of GDP: Teo
Advanced manufacturing, finance, connectivity, and healthcare are key priorities.
US-Israel-Iran conflict bruises 92% of Singaporeans: poll
Most respondents report at least some impact from ongoing conflict.
AI boom insulates Singapore's exports from Middle East fallout: report
NODX rose 24.5% in April, marking the fastest growth since February 2012.
Why Singapore's tech boom masks a widening non-electronics slump
UOB warns a 'K-shaped' trend will persist as chips dominate and energy costs drag other sectors.
Recession fears double to 39% as consumer confidence collapses
YouGov tracks an uninterrupted slide in sentiment, with growth optimism cratering to just 15%.
NODX climbs 24.5% in April on electronics demand
US, China, and South Korea shipments increased as total trade growth accelerated.
Business confidence hits 3-year low linked to US-Iran conflict
Overall business outlook for 2026 is 10 percentage points below 2025 levels.
SBF calls for strong execution of Singapore’s Economic Strategy Review
Businesses need clearer support to transform and stay competitive, the federation said.
Singapore edges up to 47th in Global Business Complexity Index as compliance pressures persist
This placed it in the medium-to-low complexity band.
STI brushes historic 5,000 but risks 4,300 plunge amidst US-Iran tensions
Investor sentiment is dominated by the Middle East tensions.
Singapore dollar’s 'gradual appreciation' to continue: Alvin Tan
The US dollar will not unduly affect the currency, the minister added.
Seed-stage deals drive 70.9% of Singapore startup funding in April
Total seed funding reaches $28.2m, led by Simple Chain’s $15m round, according to Tracxn data.
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