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SBF flags pressure from 12.5% US tariff over forced labour

SBF flags pressure from 12.5% US tariff over forced labour

The federation advised companies to review product classifications and assess export exposure.

MTI defends enforcement record after US tariff move

The 12.5% levy covers about one-third of domestic exports.

MAS tightens monetary policy again after April move

It cited stronger economic growth and a rise in imported inflation.

Dunearn House sells 56% of units in Turf City debut

Property sold 212 units during its first weekend of sales.

Singapore’s tourism economy depends on security infrastructure most never see

Successful events rely on resilient communications and collaboration behind the scenes. 

Private housing demand to stay resilient in H2: analysts

Experts expect prices to rise by 2% to 5% in 2026, supported by domestic demand and upcoming launches.

HDB resale demand resilient as supply caps prices: analysts

Analysts forecast full-year price movements of between -2% and 2%.

Inflation pressures build despite softer June core CPI

Economists flag electricity tariffs, oil prices, and El Niño as key risks in H2.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.12%; Top stock is Seatrium

Seatrium is the top stock with a 1.43% increase.

Singapore leads ASEAN in consumer confidence gains

Positive views of the current economy rose 16 percentage points to 66%.

Industrial leasing rises 7.9% in Q2 as big-ticket deals fade

AI and semiconductor demand drive 3,199 contracts as investment sales fall 66.2% from Q1.

Monday Wrap: AI-powered fleets, pre-let offices, and Singapore's startup ascent

However, the export boom rests on a single, narrowing driver: AI.

Singapore leaps to 4th in global startup rankings

It ranks first globally in Startup Community Activity.

SGX, MSCI expand licensing deal for broader derivatives suite

New futures and options will cover global and emerging Asia sector indexes.

Singapore and Thailand ink pact on cybersecurity and digital fraud

Their central banks will exchange regulatory and incident updates.

Household CPI inflation accelerates to 1.7% in H1

The middle-income group recorded the highest inflation rate at 1.8%.

JTC projects 400,000 sq m of new industrial space in H2

Single-user factory space will make up 53% of the upcoming supply, it said.