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AI boom insulates Singapore's exports from Middle East fallout: report
AI boom insulates Singapore's exports from Middle East fallout: report
NODX rose 24.5% in April, marking the fastest growth since February 2012.
Why Singapore's tech boom masks a widening non-electronics slump
UOB warns a 'K-shaped' trend will persist as chips dominate and energy costs drag other sectors.
Recession fears double to 39% as consumer confidence collapses
YouGov tracks an uninterrupted slide in sentiment, with growth optimism cratering to just 15%.
NODX climbs 24.5% in April on electronics demand
US, China, and South Korea shipments increased as total trade growth accelerated.
Business confidence hits 3-year low linked to US-Iran conflict
Overall business outlook for 2026 is 10 percentage points below 2025 levels.
SBF calls for strong execution of Singapore’s Economic Strategy Review
Businesses need clearer support to transform and stay competitive, the federation said.
Singapore edges up to 47th in Global Business Complexity Index as compliance pressures persist
This placed it in the medium-to-low complexity band.
STI brushes historic 5,000 but risks 4,300 plunge amidst US-Iran tensions
Investor sentiment is dominated by the Middle East tensions.
Singapore dollar’s 'gradual appreciation' to continue: Alvin Tan
The US dollar will not unduly affect the currency, the minister added.
Seed-stage deals drive 70.9% of Singapore startup funding in April
Total seed funding reaches $28.2m, led by Simple Chain’s $15m round, according to Tracxn data.
Singapore VC funding drops to 12-month low $39.8m in April
Deal activity slows as only a handful of startups secure funding during month.
Singapore-New Zealand supply chain pact to keep trade flowing in crises
Cooperation expands into defence and security, focusing on unmanned tech.
Hormuz-linked crisis could surpass 1970s oil shock, stagflation looms
Additional support could be provided if conditions worsen, says PM Wong.
Refineries at half capacity threaten Singapore’s 2%–4% growth outlook
GDP grew 4.6% in the first quarter, down from 5.7% in H2 2025.
Profitability improves in 2024 as Singapore firms’ ROA and ROE increase
ROA rises to 6.0% whilst ROE increases to 12.2% in 2024.
Import prices jump 11.1% in March on oil-driven gains
Export prices climbed 8.4% YoY, supported by a 44.5% increase in the oil index.
Finance and insurance sector controls 71.6% of Singapore assets
Other sectors remain dwarfed by finance holdings of $10.3t.
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