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.
3 days ago
Singapore cracks global top 10 startup ecosystems for first time
It is still world's fourth startup ecosystem in 2026.
3 days ago
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.
3 days ago
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.
4 days ago
Temasek's Tan Chong Meng named presidential advisory council chairman
Piyush Gupta and Gan Seow Kee elevated as Chua Sock Koong returns to council.
6 days ago
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.
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