Singapores economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter of 2025, driven by strong service and construction activity, even as manufacturing output remained flat. According to advance ...
Singapore keeps monetary policy unchanged as growth remains firm
Singapore's central bank kept its monetary policy settings unchanged on Tuesday, as expected, as growth in the city-state remained resilient despite challenges from U.S. tariffs. Ten of 14 analysts ...
Singapore warns of slower 2026 growth after third-quarter GDP beats expectations
Gross domestic product rose 2.9% in the three months through September, beating economists' forecasts for a 1.9% increase ...
Singapore GDP up 2.9% in Q3, beating expectations: flash data
Nevertheless, Q3’s growth was still above private-sector economists’ median expectations of 2 per cent growth, according to a Bloomberg poll. On a seasonally adjusted quarterly basis, gross domestic ...
Singapore GDP up 2.9% in Q3, surpassing forecasts
Advance estimates show moderation from previous quarter, as manufacturing sector stalls Read more at The Business Times.
MAS keeps Singapore dollar policy unchanged as it weighs low inflation vs tariff risks to growth
MAS said core inflation will average at 0.5 per cent in 2025, and between 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent in 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
7-day work weeks, marking while at home: Singapore teachers say they’re as busy as ever if not more
The OECD survey, done in 2024, found that the amount of time Singapore teachers spend on admin work has remained the same since 2018, at four hours per week. The amount of time spent marking dropped ...
Man who hired girlfriend as his maid to extend her stay in Singapore gets jail
The defence said the man paid his girlfriend at least S$700 a month on top of her maid levy and did not make any financial gain.
Gold rush in Singapore as record-breaking prices
Gold’s record run this year has driven many investors in Singapore to pile into the metal, just as demand for it surges globally amid market uncertainty.
DBS Foundation in S$1.5 million partnership to scale micro-jobs for seniors
The tie-up with Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities will be rolled out across 100 Active Ageing Centres, and will benefit about 5,000 seniors Read more at The Business Times.
Flipkart Tax Case: Ebay Singapore Wins As Tax Tribunal Rejects India’s Claim on Capital Gains
The ruling stands in contrast to the Tiger Global–Flipkart case, where Mauritius-based entities were denied treaty benefits.
Lucrecia Martel to Head Asian Feature Jury as Singapore Festival Opens Competition to All Career Stages
The Singapore International Film Festival is shaking up its signature Asian Feature Film Competition for its 36th edition, expanding eligibility beyond emerging filmmakers while enlisting acclaimed ...
WazirX Wins Court Nod in Singapore for Debt Restructuring Scheme, CEO Says
WazirX has secured court approval for its long-awaited debt restructuring plan, marking a major milestone in its recovery from last year’s high-profile hacking incident. CEO Nischal Shetty said Monday ...
HSBC Digital Merchant Services launch in India and Singapore
HSBC today announced the launch of its Digital Merchant Services (DMS) in India and Singapore, extending its innovative payments platform supporting Digital Merchants and Marketplaces to two of Asia’s ...
StanChart Invests Over S$4.5M to Accelerate Gen AI and Data Skills Training
Standard Chartered invests S$4.5 million in Gen AI and data training to build a future-ready workforce across ASEAN.
Transition finance in turbulent times: OCBC on decarbonising Asia’s toughest sectors
Scaling transition-focused financing and tailored SME support: OCBC on empowering Asia’s sustainability transformation ...