SINGAPORE] The economy expanded 4.3 per cent year on year in the second quarter of 2025, extending the pace of growth in the previous quarter, advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry ...
Should capital gains tax replace seller’s stamp duty on homes?
Taxing only profitable property transactions may be more equitable than Seller's Stamp Duty. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore dodges recession on tariff-led exports, construction
Front-loading effects’ in manufacturing fuel last quarter’s economic rebound, as uncertainty lingers over August 1 tariffs.
Singapore dodges recession as Q2 GDP beats forecasts
Singapore avoided a technical recession as its economy grew more than expected in Q2 2025. According to advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) released Monday, the ...
Southeast Asia’s IPO market sees rebound in 1H2025, led by Malaysia and Indonesia: Deloitte
Malaysia led the region in all key IPO metrics. The country recorded 32 listings (up from 21 in 1H2024) which collectively raised US$940 million and achieved a market capitalisation of US$4.0 billion, ...
Singapore banks’ CRE risks in 2H2025
The local banks’ CRE loans which are largely in Singapore and Hong Kong, are set to stay resilient in 2H2025 with low defaults and limited systemic risk.
Up 4.3%: Singapore’s economy grew in Q2 despite US tariff fears
Singapore's economy continued to expand in the second quarter of 2025, despite global uncertainty stemming from US tariff policies. The economy grew by 4.3 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter, ...
Singapore’s Stronger-Than-Expected 2Q Advance GDP May Buoy SGD
Singapore’s stronger-than-expected 2Q advance GDP data may buoy the Singapore dollar, MUFG Bank said.
Stocks to watch: OCBC, SGX, Sats, Frasers Property, Frasers Hospitality Trust
SINGAPORE] THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Jul 14): Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economy continues to expand in Q2 despite US tariff uncertainty: Advance estimate
The manufacturing sector grew by 5.5 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, faster than the 4.4 per cent expansion in the previous quarter. Growth was driven by output expansions across ...
Singapore’s economy grows 4.3% in second quarter, beating expectations
Singapore's economy grew at 4.3% year over year in the second quarter of the year, accelerating from 4.1% in the first quarter and beating expectations. The advanced estimates were higher than the 3.5 ...
Singapore economy grows 4.3% in Q2, advance estimate shows
Singapore's economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, preliminary government data showed on Monday.
How Singapore is using technology to solve its water shortage
Singapore uses about 430 million gallons of water every day — a number it expects could double in the next four decades. ... How Singapore is using technology to solve its water shortage ...
Singapore’s Left-Behind IPO Scene Pins Revival on NTT’s Offering
Singapore’s biggest initial public offering in eight years will test whether the country’s stock exchange is finally attractive for new listings.
Oxford study linking vaccines to lower dementia risk needs more evidence, say Singapore doctors
Preliminary findings linking RSV and shingles vaccines to lower dementia risk are intriguing but not conclusive, local medical professionals say.
OCBC CEO Helen Wong to retire; SGX sees biggest Reit IPO in a decade
NTT DC Reit starts trading on July 14, which will be one to watch for investors. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.