Singapore economy

Singapore invests S$150 million in AI-driven materials discovery, launches business AI adoption support

2026-10-27T02:00:00.000Z
The recommendations aim to help more seniors stay employed for longer, while fostering age-friendly, multigenerational workplaces.

Government to bring forward raising of retirement age, give employers more financial support to create flexi-load jobs

2026-10-26T05:30:00.000Z
All manufacturing clusters record output growth on a year-on-year basis in September, except chemicals and biomedical manufacturing.

Singapore factory output growth slows sharply to 3.4% in September, missing forecasts

2026-10-26T05:00:20.000Z
PM Lawrence Wong says that his team has a full agenda for the rest of this term of government.

Government to tackle living costs, secure better jobs as part of full agenda this term: PM Wong

2026-10-25T13:02:29.000Z
Both core and headline inflation figures undershoot consensus estimates in the latest update.

Economists mixed on near-term MAS policy tightening after core, headline inflation ease in September

2026-10-23T05:00:00.000Z
Toxic smoke from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan in Indonesia has blanketed wide swathes of South-east Asia for weeks.

Haze clouds Indonesia’s growth, but economists see breathing room for Malaysia and Singapore

2026-10-21T09:28:01.000Z
The National Wages Council’s recommended pay increases account for uneven growth across sectors, with some benefiting from strong AI-related demand.

Employers urged to give lower-wage workers 6%-8% pay rise under NWC’s 2027 guidelines

2026-10-19T06:00:00.000Z
Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau has reminded employers of their legal obligations to protect workers from the haze.

Singapore identifies 7 firms responsible for haze fires, notices issued urging action: Grace Fu

2026-10-16T09:31:50.000Z
Non-oil domestic exports to Singapore’s top 10 markets – except India – rose last month.

Singapore key exports jump by higher-than-expected 68.4% in September, led by non-electronics

2026-10-16T00:30:00.000Z
The Singdollar remains firm within its policy band, though low interest rates could weigh on it, analysts said.

Low rates may weigh on Singdollar after MAS policy hold

2026-10-15T11:35:17.000Z