Singapore has kept its 2026 growth forecast at 2% to 4%, after a stronger-than-expected first quarter. Strong AI-related demand powered a surge in wholesale trade and manufacturing. However, risks ...
Singapore core inflation sees surprise drop in April but higher costs loom
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50K investors fight Korean crypto tax, Singapore cancels Bsquared: Asia Express
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Why can’t Singapore nurture its own Samsung?
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Singapore seeks to cut account opening time for rich to a month
Singapore’s financial regulator is working with private banks to shorten account opening time using a “risk-appropriate” approach, as the city-state rises in importance as a wealth management hub.
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Singapore is riding the global AI investment boom but there are risks, says MTI
Risk of slowdown in chip production if Iran war is protracted and manufacturers start to face supply constraints. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore upgrades 2026 key exports growth forecast to 3-5% as electronics shipments power Q1 expansion
First quarter sees gains of 9.6%, following a 12.7% increase the previous quarter Read more at The Business Times.
MAS tell private banks in Singapore to shorten account opening time for the rich
Singapore’s financial regulator is working with private banks to shorten account opening time using a “risk-appropriate” approach, as the city-state rises in importance as a wealth management hub.
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Singapore’s economy beats expectations as gov’t warns of Iran war fallout
GDP grows 6 percent year-on-year in first quarter as AI boom outweighs rising energy costs.
Singapore reports lower-than-expected inflation for April at 1.8%, revises economic growth higher
Core inflation — which strips out prices of private transport and accommodation — came in at 1.4%, against estimates of 1.7%.