DPM Gan believes that Singapore must remain nimble and to respond fast to the changing world so that Singapore can remain ‘one step ahead’ of its competitors.
Singapore shares slide in tandem with regional bourses and Wall Street
Decliners beat gainers 288 to 178 across the broader Singapore market. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
3 arrested for allegedly evading over $936k in cigarette duties and taxes
A lorry, 8,642 cartons and one packet of duty-unpaid cigarettes were seized. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Business Federation launches guide to help firms navigate trade barriers
The Republic's apex business chamber is also drafting financing and other measures to help companies. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
New ministerial role for energy carved out in Singapore cabinet reshuffle
New ministerial role for energy carved out in Singapore cabinet reshuffle. PM Lawrence Wong appoints second minister of trade and industry Dr Tan See Leng to new position.
Manufacturing-led export strategies still make sense
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.
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 ...
Changes to Singapore stock market: Investors may need more help to spot red flags, say observers
No public queries on unusual trading activities among proposals by SGX regulator. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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 ...
Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways post strong profits
This week, the 2024–2025 fiscal year results has spotlighted the diverging fortunes of two of aviation’s most globally renowned carriers: Singapore Airlines and Qatar ...
Sharp drop in crypto ownership in Singapore in 2025 as investors sell off: Poll
Only 29 per cent of 1,500 Singapore residents polled owned crypto in 2025, a sharp drop from 40 per cent in 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Cross-Chain Pioneer XY Finance Launches SuperIntent, the World’s First Omnichain AI Crypto Super App
XY Finance, a veteran in cross-chain infrastructure, officially introduced the launch of SuperIntent, the world’s first Omnichain AI Crypto Super App. Designed to simplify the complexities of DeFi, ...