Asian economies need to stay agile and avoid tit-for-tat tariff retaliation, a deputy managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore said on Friday. At the meeting, Robinson, who is also a MAS chief economist,
Singapore Core Inflation Quickens For First Time Since September
Singapore’s key inflation gauge accelerated for the first time since September driven by an increase in healthcare, education and food prices.
Singapore core inflation rises to 0.7% in April, snapping six months of decline
Despite the rise, MAS and MTI said the risks to inflation are tilted towards the downside. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
How Singapore Is Making ‘the Best Airport in the World’ Even Better
Ranked the best in the world, Singapore's Changi Airport has a butterfly park, a maze and the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. But plans for its multi-billion dollar new terminal take this airport to ...
Heavy traffic expected at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints during June school holidays, Hari Raya Haji
SINGAPORE: Travellers can expect "very heavy" traffic at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints during the upcoming June school holidays and Hari Raya Haji long weekend, the Immigration and Checkpoints ...
Singapore has never stayed neutral and does take positions on trade with US and China: Gan Kim Yong
Singapore has never stayed neutral and will always take a position on policies or international issues, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong at a conference on May 22. Among the thorniest of those ...
Island Resorts Near Singapore Under Threat From China Smelter
One of China’s biggest aluminum companies is threatening to disrupt the serenity of a cluster of islands that are a top holiday destination for Singapore visitors, sparking protests.
Singapore DPM Says Holding Geopolitical Neutrality Not Possible
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said neutrality is not possible, highlighting the rising challenges for the city-state that has long sought to tread a diplomatic tightrope amid US-China ...
Dueling US-China Videos Spark Pushback From Singapore Government
Singapore signaled displeasure at embassies attempting to evoke a public response, after the US and Chinese missions to the city-state posted dueling social media videos lashing out at one another on ...
Singapore rejects attempts by foreign embassies to incite domestic reactions to international issues: MFA
The US embassy in Singapore earlier posted a video criticising China’s actions in the South China Sea, drawing a response from the Chinese mission.
Singapore Warns Foreign Embassies Against Stirring Up Reactions
Singapore’s government on Wednesday said it rejects attempts by foreign embassies in the city-state to “incite domestic reactions on international issues involving third countries.” ...
Singapore GDP grows 3.9% y/y in Q1 2025, slightly above advance estimate
Singapore's economy grew by 3.9% in the first quarter of 2025 from a year earlier, government data showed on Thursday, slightly higher than an official advance estimate of 3.8% released last month.
Singapore PM Unveils New Cabinet After Landslide Election
Singapore's newly elected Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled his cabinet on Wednesday, retaining his post as finance minister and appointing an ex-army general as defence chief.
Singapore PM sticks with ‘experienced hands’ in cabinet reshuffle
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday after his party's election victory, with the premier retaining nine ministers as well as the finance portfolio he has ...
Singapore’s Wong Unveils New Cabinet, Keeps Finance Minister Job
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong unveiled his new cabinet Wednesday, opting to retain his role as finance minister following a convincing electoral victory earlier this month, CNA reported.
Singapore PM reveals cabinet including new defence chief and 2 fresh faces
Education Minister Chan Chun Sing will be the new defence minister, while first-time MPs Jeffrey Siow and David Neo will be acting ministers.