Economy

Half of Singaporeans optimistic about 2025

Half of Singaporeans optimistic about 2025

57% of Singaporeans report high confidence in achieving their goals.
1 day ago

MAS eases monetary policy as core inflation forecasts drops to 1% to 2%

CPI-All Items inflation will average 1.5% to 2.5% in 2025.
1 day ago

Singapore CPI records 2.4% increase in 2024

Expenses in healthcare and food went up significantly.
2 days ago

Inflation forecast remains flat in December 2024 at 4.5%: report

The forecast covers the next five years.
2 days ago

Tech startups, factories may benefit most from Johor-Singapore ecozone

These companies will enjoy a much lower 5% corporate income tax.
3 days ago

Singapore’s NODX to grow 2% in 2025: analyst

This forecast aligns with the global trade recovery, with expectations of 1% to 3% growth.
3 days ago

Nearly 2 in 3 businesses plan to increase more investments in 2025

The top investment focus is on sustainability, AI, and supply chain.
4 days ago

Singapore companies see 5-year progress in board diversity

The index tracks changes in board composition across 553 companies listed on SGX.
4 days ago

SingPost dismissals highlight gaps in governance processes

The firings expose flaws in whistleblower handling and call for better board-management alignment.  
5 days ago

December NODX gains signal front-loading ahead of US tariffs: UOB

NODX rose by 1.7% MoM seasonally adjusted in December.
5 days ago

SG deal activity down 13% in 2024

This contributed to the overall 1.4% decline in deal activity across APAC in 2024.

Singapore NODX up 9% in December 2024

NORI also increased from $2.8b in November to $5.4b in December.

PWC Singapore and SBF push for globally competitive businesses

They recommended tax rebate of up to 50% for non-residential properties to address cost pressures faced by businesses.

Singapore GDP growth to ease in 2025: Moody’s

The GDP is expected to remain within the 10-year average.

Singapore’s digital economy contributes $113.2b to GDP

Sectors such as finance and insurance are amongst major drivers of this growth.

Singapore SMEs register improved health in Q4: OCBC SME Index

1 in 5 SMEs are looking to expand overseas and improve business in 2025.

Malaysia announces tax incentives for Johor-Singapore SEZ

It includes a 5% corporate tax rate for up to 15 years for companies in advanced sectors.