Economy

US tariff rebuild poses modest but escalating risk—UOB

US tariff rebuild poses modest but escalating risk—UOB

The forced labour proposal is only the first plank in a broader tariff rebuild.
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STI steadies in June as analyst predicts rebound

The index's resilience follows a volatile April in which the STI touched the psychologically significant 5,000.
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SGX FX tightens liquidity race with CIBC entry

The new provider ramps up competition in FX options pricing across global markets.
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Singapore cracks global top 10 startup ecosystems for first time

It is still world's fourth startup ecosystem in 2026. 
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SG exporters at risk of 12.5% US tariff over forced labour probe

Written comments are due by 6 July, with USTR hearings set for 7 July. 
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Singapore ranks highest in Asia in global talent cities index

Savills said the city-state remains a global command hub for capital, talent, and decision-making.
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Temasek's Tan Chong Meng named presidential advisory council chairman

Piyush Gupta and Gan Seow Kee elevated as Chua Sock Koong returns to council.
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ASEAN ends talks on digital economy pact

It covers data flows, payments, e-commerce, and digital trade rules.
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Import prices slip 0.3% in April

Export prices rose 3.0% MoM, supported by higher oil and non-oil prices.
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Household net worth growth slows to 6.7% in Q1

Liabilities outpaced assets for the second consecutive quarter.

Singapore eyes deeper defence ties with Australia and Qatar

The high-level defence forums anchor parallel diplomatic meetings across multiple regions.

SingStat revamps trade data with wider firm coverage, drops old index

The methodology removes industry weights by summing actual revenue across 12 specific trade categories.

Real wages recover but pay satisfaction lags: Jobstreet

Jobstreet said workers increasingly expect clearer links between pay, performance, progression, and recognition.

Services receipts rise 3.7% in Q1

Information and communications posted the strongest annual growth, whilst education led the quarterly increase.

RHB raises industrial production forecast to 7% after strong April output

The bank said AI-driven electronics demand could lift GDP growth towards the top end of MTI’s forecast range.

Nomura raises GDP forecast to 4.6% on strong Q1 growth

The bank said AI-related demand continues to support electronics and manufacturing momentum.

Personal disposable income rises 5.2% in Q1

Personal saving bounced back by 6.7%, reversing a Q4 contraction.