The traditional development model thrived on exports, enabling countries like South Korea to tap vast global demand and escape the limitations of small domestic markets. It boosted efficiency and, by ...
Some Singapore firms could go on ‘life support mode’ amid crippling US tariffs, says SME association
The Association of Small and Medium Enterprises is calling for more government support to help SMEs enter new markets and integrate into a bigger supply chain network.
Singapore rejects attempts by foreign embassies to incite domestic reactions to international issues: MFA
The US embassy in Singapore earlier posted a video criticising China’s actions in the South China Sea, drawing a response from the Chinese mission.
Private Credit Funds Target Billions in Retail Demand From Asia
Asia’s private credit market is growing so fast that a rush of new participants into the direct-lending sector is fueling concern about a weakening of lending standards. Similarly, the opaque nature ...
Baiduri Bank Opens Representative Office In Singapore
The launch of the Singapore Representative Office represents the next chapter in this trajectory. It is a strategic move to strengthen Baiduri Bank's regional presence, promote its corporate and ...
Singapore Economy Makes Solid Start to 2025, but Outlook Still Uncertain — Update
SINGAPORE--Singapore's economy did slightly better in the ... Write to Amanda Lee at amanda.lee@wsj.com About Dow Jones Newswires Dow Jones Newswires is a market-moving financial and business news ...
Singapore PM’s post-election Cabinet reshuffle brings new faces while keeping ‘experienced hands’ intact
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a cabinet reshuffle yesterday after his party’s election victory, with the premier retaining nine ...
CNA938 Rewind – How Singapore’s sentiments towards crypto have changed
Crypto ownership in Singapore trended downward despite the market rally in 2024, with 29% reporting owning crypto down from 40%. Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to be the most popular crypto assets ...
CNA938 Rewind – Singapore’s new cabinet sends strong signals on political direction
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced his first full Cabinet lineup on Wednesday (May 21), which includes three coordinating ministers and Mr Gan Kim Yong as the sole deputy prime minister. It also ...
Singapore maintains previously lowered full year GDP forecast at 0 – 2% on ‘significant uncertainty’ ahead
Singapore's economy grew by 3.9% in the first quarter, with support from front-loading activities ahead of US tariffs ...
Singapore’s First-Quarter GDP Growth Revised Up, Outlook Still Uncertain
Manufacturing, which contributes a significant portion to Singapore's GDP, grew 4.0% on the year during the quarter. On a quarter-over-quarter seasonally adjusted basis, the economy shrank by 0.6% in ...
Singapore Warns Foreign Embassies Against Stirring Up Reactions
Singapore’s government on Wednesday said it rejects attempts by foreign embassies in the city-state to “incite domestic reactions on international issues involving third countries.” ...
Singapore GDP grows 3.9% y/y in Q1 2025, slightly above advance estimate
Singapore's economy grew by 3.9% in the first quarter of 2025 from a year earlier, government data showed on Thursday, slightly higher than an official advance estimate of 3.8% released last month.
SingTel’s annual underlying profit rises 9% to S$2.47b, announces share buyback
Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) reported a 9 per cent rise in full-year underlying net profit on Thursday (May 22), boosted by strong performances from unit Optus and regional associates Airtel ...
Changes to Singapore stock market: Investors may need more help to spot red flags, say observers
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Singapore takes fourth spot in global startup ranking
SINGAPORE: Singapore climbed to fourth place in a global startup ecosystem ranking this year, up from fifth in 2024. According to the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Index by research platform ...