Tessa Oh

Indonesia bears the fires’ direct damage while its neighbours’ growth engines are insulated

Firms that are unprofitable get a new category, with a S$120 minimum increase

She does not specify whether these are Singapore or Indonesian companies – except that they are located in Sumatra

But some analysts still bullish as MAS’ firm stance and Singapore’s credibility support the move

A narrower forecast points to stabilising prices, though HSBC and UOB flag a January risk

Core inflation forecast for 2026 narrows to 1.5% to 2%; central bank sees price pressures easing from mid-2027

Another ‘very slight’ steepening of the Singdollar policy band is expected on Oct 14

Confidence in job security has dropped 15 percentage points since 2024, while global sentiment is steady

Despite high-profile acquisitions in Singapore’s vet sector, risk of monopoly may be all bark and no bite

It plans to grow its team in the city-state to more than 100 employees, from 20 currently