Across the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 259 to 214. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Q1 unemployment up slightly; employment growth slows amid trade war uncertainty
MOM expects the labour market to soften, given greater uncertainties in external growth prospects. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s tripartite partners must make ‘short-term tradeoffs and long-term investments’ in transformation: SNEF
SINGAPORE] In these uncertain times, the government, employers and unions must “come together to make necessary short-term tradeoffs and long-term investments”, said Singapore National Employers ...
Singapore’s Wilmar International posts 4% rise in first-quarter profit
Singapore-listed food conglomerate Wilmar International reported a 4% rise in first-quarter profit on Tuesday, on better performance from both its food products and plantation and sugar milling ...
Trump’s baseline tariffs affect 55% of Singapore’s exports – what about the rest?
SINGAPORE] While the US has slapped a 10 per cent baseline tariff on all countries, this rate applies to only about 55 per cent of Singapore’s domestic exports to the US. Read more at The Business ...
Singapore downgrades 2025 GDP forecast amid tariffs
Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry has cut the country's growth forecast for 2025 to zero percent to 2 percent in the face of US tariffs, with some economists warning of a possible technical ...
Singapore’s growth outlook more cautious as US tariffs hit: MAS
Singapore’s growth outlook has turned more cautious amid an increasingly challenging global trade environment following US tariffs. This is according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore's report ...
GE 2025: PAP will provide support for Singaporeans for as long as necessary says Indranee
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, ...