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Asia manufacturing rebounds as global demand weathers Trump tariff hit

China earlier this week also reported a similar rebound in December.

Singapore manufacturing surge powers 2025 growth to highest since 2021 amid AI boom

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People near the Jubilee Bridge with the Central Business District (CBD) skyline with the sign which says area will be closed when full on Dec 31, 2025.
Road closures and enhanced security measures will be in place during the ONE Countdown 2026 on Dec 31 until the early hours of Jan 1, with the events expected to draw huge crowds.
Celebrations and fireworks displays islandwide include those at Marina Bay and The Kallang, which was formerly known as Singapore Sports Hub. Police, auxiliary police and security officers will be deployed to manage crowds in the vicinity of Marina Bay and The Kallang, said the police on Dec 28.
To prevent overcrowding, the number of people entering certain areas will be regulated by the police and security personnel. These include The Promontory, One Fullerton/Merlion Park, Esplanade Park, Esplanade Waterfront Promenade, Marina Bay Sands Waterfront Promenade and other areas within the vicinity of Marina Bay.
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China factory activity grows, ending longest slump on record

The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index rose to 50.1 from 49.2 in November, ending an eight-month contraction streak.

China allocates initial $11.5 billion in 2026 consumer subsidies

Authorities will offer electric vehicle trade-in subsidies of up to 12 per cent of prices, and extend the programme for electronic goods.

US Fed minutes reveal deep divide, caution over more rate cuts in 2026

According to the Dec 30 minutes of their last meeting, some Fed officials felt it would be appropriate to keep rates “unchanged for some time”.

With RTS Link set to open by the end of 2026, will it be a win-win for S’pore and Malaysia?

aljohor - Construction of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link in Johor Bahru on Dec 17.

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Ukraine bonds at post-restructuring highs as investors see some progress in peace talks

Rescuers work at the site of the apartment building hit by a Russian drone during a Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine December 27, 2025. REUTERS/Viacheslav Ratynskyi

Singapore factory output up 14.3% in November in third straight month of growth

The pharmaceuticals and electronics segments continued to post healthy growth, while the general manufacturing sector declined further.

Japan to quadruple spending support for chips and AI in budget to $10 billion

Japan has earmarked 150 billion yen (S$1.2 billion) for state-backed chip venture Rapidus, bringing the cumulative government investment in the venture to 250 billion yen..

Why 2026 is poised to be another rocky year for global trade

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 26: An American flag flies in front of shipping containers and cranes at the Port of Los Angeles on September 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. President Trump yesterday announced a slew of new tariffs on pharmaceutical products, heavy trucks, kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture which go into effect on October 1. Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

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