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Singapore growth to slow to 2.6% as UOB warns export boost fades

Singapore growth to slow to 2.6% as UOB warns export boost fades

UOB flags GDP momentum fades after 2025 hit 5% full-year.

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Telcos aggressive 5G pivot intensifies amidst looming M1S merger

Operators are bundling unlimited roaming across Asia and 165 countries into new postpaid offerings.

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Manufacturing prices slump 2.2% as oil rout deepens

The decline follows a much stronger 5.4% YoY increase recorded in November 2025.

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2,400 firms forecast $12.3b revenue lift under EnterpriseSG projects

The government announces plans to further strengthen its support for Singapore firms.

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Digital demand doubles as AI replaces foundational work tasks

Nearly a quarter of tasks can be significantly aided by the application of AI.

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HDB resales sink 27.2% in Q4 as buyers switch to new flats

Quarterly transactions hit lowest level since 2020 amid year-end slowdown

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Youth jobless rate climbs as employers demand day-one readiness

Academic foundations fail to prepare graduates for unwritten workplace nuances, EHL says.

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Equities eye 2026 bull run after 22.7% STI surge

UOB Kay Hian identifies sustained momentum following record outperformance in 2025.

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Industrial production jumps 8.7% on aerospace surge

General manufacturing output fell 7.8% in 2025 as factory growth becomes increasingly concentrated.

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Business vs. Household: PM Wong weighs 4.8% growth against relief in Budget 2026

RHB expects a strategic balance between short-term relief and economic competitiveness.

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Singapore bank wealth fees surge 44% to defy NIM squeeze

Overall fee income is expected to expand at a double-digit rate of 31% this quarter.

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IPO market rebounds to $2.54b in 2025, driven by ‘blockbuster’ REITs

Deloitte highlights two secondary listings, regulatory reforms.

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Investors chase shorter leases as industrial prices outrun rents

Trade and political risks force a shift toward factories with less than 30 years remaining on leases.

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Higher development costs squeeze property developer margins to 8–15%

Developers are expected to prioritise sales volumes over aggressive pricing.

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Radio tops 2025 election info trust as online forums lag: IPS

IPS data shows wide trust gap between legacy and participatory platforms

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Construction hits $53b record peak on Changi T5 surge

Total construction output is expected to rise as high as $46b dollars during 2026.

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TikTok and instant messaging lead 'expressive surge' in Singapore’s 2025 election

A political expression rise in 2020 influenced social media use five years later.

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