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.
Electronics and Biomed seize $12.1b as Singapore anchors AI chip demand
Electronics and Biomed seize $12.1b as Singapore anchors AI chip demand
Manufacturing led FAI as semiconductor firms expanded facilities for global AI servers.
Health, transport costs lead consumer price index in 2025
Meanwhile, tech and clothing prices slide.
Construction jobs surge 8,700 as tech sector sheds roles
Ministry of Trade and Industry survey confirms massive hiring spike in building and infrastructure.
Manufacturing drives Singapore's 5% economic expansion in 2025
New MTI data confirms manufacturing was the undisputed engine of the economy in 2025, expanding nearly 9%.
MTI upgrades GDP forecast to 2% to 4% for 2026 amidst strong global economic growth
The city state's Q4 GDP growth of 6.9% and resilient global trade prompted the upward revision of 2026 targets.
Singapore advances digital trade agenda with new APEC centre
Fu highlighted the need to embrace technology and globalisation.
Government rolls out initiatives for carbon market development
These include a $15m carbon project development grant.
Singapore to position itself as ‘home to leading firms’
MTI unveils new blueprint to boost innovation, green growth and global trade links.
ASEAN concludes talks on trade deal upgrade: DPM Gan
ASEAN members plan to sign the upgraded ATIGA at the 47th ASEAN Summit in October 2025.
Economy up 3.9% YoY in Q1
This growth was driven by the wholesale trade, manufacturing, finance, and insurance sectors.
Gov't launches SME Sustainability Hub to support green business practices
Additionally, SMEs can now tap PSG for carbon management solutions.
MTI expands non-traditional sources occupation list
The ministry will add Laos, Cambodia, and Bhutan to the list.
New office to assist SMEs in navigating complex regulations
The office will be established under EnterpriseSG.
Singapore GDP growth slows to 4.3% YoY in Q4
On a sequential basis, GDP also grew slower.
Headline inflation rises to 1.6% in November as transport costs ease slower
Transport inflation only fell by 0.7% YoY.
Headline inflation falls to 1.4% as private transport and accommodation costs ease
Private transportation inflation's contraction widened to -2.5%.
MTI raises Singapore’s 2024 economic growth forecast to around 3.5%
Its initial forecast was 1.0% to 3.0%.
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