Economists raise full-year NODX growth forecasts despite disappointing July reading
AI-related demand expected to continue to support electronics shipments after a strong H1 performance [SINGAPORE] Economists have raised…
From launch pad to global stage: How entrepreneurship will shape Singapore’s next economic chapter
As a small and open economy, the Republic’s comparative advantage lies in creating innovative products SINGAPORE’S economic success…
Singapore’s economy grew 5.7% in Q2, easing from 6.3% in previous quarter: Advance estimates
SERVICES INDUSTRIES On the services side, the wholesale and retail trade, and transportation and storage sectors grew 6.3…
EDB Global Founder Programme raises over US$2 billion in VC funding
It has worked with almost 80 founders on more than 45 new ventures, with more than half in…
Singapore keeps 2026 growth forecast at 2-4% but flags ‘significant’ risks from Middle East war
SINGAPORE: Despite a weakening of the economic outlook in the months ahead and “significant” downside risks arising from…
Economic Strategy Review committees release final recommendations to set direction of Singapore’s future growth
THREE IMPERATIVES The first imperative is for Singapore to sharpen its value proposition and focus on where it…
Singapore may lose slight competitive edge under new 15% US tariffs, but analysts say it remains resilient
SINGAPORE: The United States’ new 15 per cent blanket tariff on imports may narrow Singapore’s edge over regional…
CNA Explains: What’s driving Singapore’s exceptional economic growth, and can it last?
Singapore also benefited from “competitively lower” tariffs on exports to the United States compared to other Southeast Asian…
GDP growth may no longer translate to jobs; deliberate strategy needed to create diverse opportunities: DPM Gan
Growing Singapore’s economy and creating good jobs are “twin challenges” for the country, said Mr Gan. “We need…
Singapore economy grew 5.7% in Q4 2025, manufacturing sector expanded by 15%: MTI advance estimates
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s economy grew 5.7 per cent in the last quarter of 2025, with the strongest growth reported…
Singapore upgrades 2025 GDP growth forecast to around 4% after third quarter beats estimates
2026 OUTLOOK GDP growth for most of Singapore’s key trading partners is likely to be lower than that…