Ministry of Trade and Industry
Singapore's government arm that promotes economic growth, and creates jobs, to enable Singaporeans to improve their lives.
See below for the Latest Ministry of Trade and Industry News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.
Businesses restructure amidst sector growth
Businesses restructure amidst sector growth
New registrations exceeded cessations in manufacturing and retail.
Gov't launches AI-powered BizSG initiative to streamline SME support
It will also utilise agentic tech to tailor personalised recommendations.
SBF’s Mark Lee replaces Teo on Enterprise Singapore board
The change takes effect on 1 September.
Singapore and China agree on peaceful nuclear cooperation
Work covers reactor safety training and nuclear safeguards ahead of a 2027 review.
AI workplace policy should drive job transformation, not displacement, MTI says
Lower prices due to reduced costs will allow firms to expand output, the study said.
GDP forecast raised to 4.5%-5.5% on global AI capex surge
Further acceleration in AI-related capital expenditure raises growth prospects.
PM Wong names Shanmugam Senior Minister in broad Cabinet reshuffle
MTI to be renamed energy ministry as Siow, Neo, and Sim Ann get ministerial promotions.
Singapore growth slows to 5.7% in Q2 2026 despite manufacturing jump
Manufacturing expanded 12.2% as semiconductor demand stayed firm.
ASEAN ends talks on digital economy pact
It covers data flows, payments, e-commerce, and digital trade rules.
Singapore, Philippines sign carbon credits deal under Article 6 framework
The deal sets rules for carbon credit projects and cross-border transfers between both countries.
Inflation accelerates to 1.8% in March on transport, retail and services costs
Core inflation and CPI-All Items inflation are expected to average 1.5% to 2.5% in 2026.
Singapore rejects forced labour, overcapacity claims in USTR response
MTI says no evidence of forced labour exports also cites stable industrial capacity use levels.
MTI hits back as US launches overcapacity probe
US claimed a USD surplus for Singapore but MTI cited US data showing a $37.6b deficit.
MTI steps up AI-powered advanced manufacturing push to reiforce SG's lead
MTI promotes automation, robotics, and AI adoption.
Admin services hit by 5.3% labor cost surge as productivity falls
Retail and F&B saw rising labour costs outpacing productivity.
Taiwan trade surges $170b, overtakes China as Singapore’s top partner in 2025
Transport and other business services topped export categories.
Singapore unit labour costs to rise this year despite ‘flat’ 2025
ULC is expected to climb as productivity growth slows and wages increase.
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