Singapore economy

But rising input costs and prolonged supplier lead times are intensifying operational pressures

2026-10-02T13:00:00.000Z

The Republic has many strengths, from its rule of law to its tax framework, he says

2026-10-02T08:39:16.000Z

BT50: THE NEXT CHAPTER

As the Republic reinvents itself for the road ahead, BT must follow that story with clarity, curiosity and depth

2026-09-30T23:01:00.000Z

BT50: THE NEXT CHAPTER

On its 50th anniversary, The Business Times looks back at the events that have shaped the Republic’s economy

2026-09-30T23:00:00.000Z

The overall tariff before GST, including that for non-households, will fall by an average of 10.6%

2026-09-30T15:50:05.000Z

They must act based on the principles of economics – price, cost, incentives – when shaping policy decisions

2026-09-30T11:49:32.000Z

Shifts in the global trading environment have allowed businesses to capture new areas of growth

2026-09-30T04:02:02.000Z

Economists note unevenness across sectors, with electronics and precision engineering driving expansion

2026-09-28T05:00:00.000Z

Trade agreements are only useful if businesses use them to enter new markets and forge new partnerships, he says

2026-09-24T12:57:02.000Z

Headline inflation, which includes accommodation and private transport, rises to 2.3%

2026-09-23T05:00:00.000Z