SINGAPORE] Goods and services tax (GST) vouchers, cash payouts and utilities rebates may not seem much but these support measures and others are substantial when they are added up, said Minister in ...
Singapore stocks close lower amid caution over economy’s outlook
The biggest decliner on the index is UOB, and the top gainer is Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
GE2025: Losing three, four ministers would weaken both the government and Singapore: PM Wong
SINGAPORE] Losing three or four ministers would weaken both the government and the country, at an already challenging time, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday (Apr 28). Read more at The ...
U.S. tariffs will cause demand shock to Singapore economy: MAS
U.S. tariffs will have multiplier effects that will "generate a broader negative income and demand shock to the Singapore economy", the Monetary Authority of Singapore said in its macroeconomic review ...
Lengthy Trade War May Further Drag On Singapore Growth, MAS Says
Singapore’s central bank warned a prolonged global trade war could pose even greater risks to growth and inflation, with the initial round of tariffs already set to hit 60% of the city-state’s exports ...
Tariffs may generate ‘broader negative income and demand shock’ to Singapore economy: MAS
Singapore's external-facing industries will be the most affected by the tariffs while domestic-oriented sectors such as construction will continue to provide an underlying base of economic activity.
US wants to explore creative solutions to strengthen trade relations with Singapore: DPM Gan
The US recognises Singapore as an important trading partner and friend. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore named 4th most crypto-friendly city in the world
Singapore has secured the fourth spot globally in the Crypto Friendly Cities Index 2025, underscoring its growing significance in the digital currency landscape.
US not ready to lower 10pc tariff on Singapore imports but both sides to continue talks, says DPM Gan
The United States is not prepared to lower its 10 per cent tariff on imports from Singapore, but both countries have agreed to explore ways to deepen their economic ties. In a LinkedIn post today, ...
US Refuses To Lower 10% Tariff On Singapore Imports, Agrees To Explore Deeper Economic Ties
Singapore: The United States is not ready to lower its 10 per cent tariff on imports from Singapore, but both countries agreed to explore deepening their economic links positively and continue to ...
DPM Gan: US not ready to lower tariff on imports from Singapore, but agrees to explore way forward
Mr Gan also welcomed Mr Lutnick to visit Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Pharmaceutical tariffs: Which countries does the U.S. import the most from?
The United States has a $115.5 billion trade deficit in pharmaceutical products, which the Trump administration has suggested it may try to equalize through tariffs.
How India’s Crypto Regulations Compare To Southeast Asian Neighbors
As India prepares to tighten regulation on cryptocurrencies, Southeast Asia is evolving into a patchwork of policy innovation, incubators of innovation, and cautionary examples.
IMF cuts its Singapore 2025 growth forecast as Trump tariffs, US-China trade war bite
It now sees Singapore economy growing 2 per cent, down from its previous forecast of 2.5 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore shares close lower on Friday; STI slides 0.2%
SINGAPORE] Stocks on the Singapore market ended lower on Friday (Apr 25), as a smaller-than-expected gain in the Republic’s manufacturing output outweighed the improvement in sentiment amid the ...
No ‘passive bystander’: Clean energy trade among Singapore’s ‘recalibrations’ to tackle new geopolitical reality
Singapore will not be passive bystander’, says prime minister Lawrence Wong. Spurring cross-border power grid and clean energy deals are among city-state’s ‘recalibrations’ to deal with geopolitical ...