Business sentiment

Singapore factory activity grows at fastest pace since December 2024 on AI demand

Workers at Add-Plus, an electronics manufacturing company that makes printed circuit boards.

EU firms say business challenges in China still increasing: Survey

The more subdued activity has coincided with increased trade politicisation and geopolitical events including wars in Ukraine and Iran, raising worries for international firms.

The benefits – and dangers – of optimism

Confidence, justified or not, is a big part of why people are chosen for bigger jobs within organisations, says the writer.

Why Indonesia’s plan to gatekeep its biggest commodity exports is rattling businesses and investors

A farmer harvesting palm oil fruit in Central Kalimantan province on July 22, 2025. A new state entity called Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia is set to take charge of overseas sales of coal, palm oil and ferroalloys, and may expand to other strategic natural resources.

More Singapore businesses start feeling pinch of higher costs as Middle East war drags on

Transport operator ComfortDelGro said it is facing pressure, particularly in its Singapore taxi and private-hire business.

From AI robotics to 3D simulation: Singapore deep tech firms tap US market for expansion

(Clockwise from top left) Transcelestial's wireless laser communication, Augmentus' AI robotics solution AutoPath, Aevice’s AeviceMD, and dConstruct Robotics' autonomous platform d.ASH-ER.

From street to search: New platform Tekka.sg seeks to put Indian businesses in S’pore on the map

Mr Kumaravelu P, founder and CEO of Tekka.sg said he quit a well-paying MNC job three years ago to focus on building the platform.

Mass layoffs hit Iran as businesses struggle under wartime pressures

A rug shop at the Grand Bazaar in Tehran, on May 9. Companies in Iran, which was already struggling economically before the war, have instituted round after round of layoffs in recent weeks as businesses buckle under wartime pressures.

Sheng Siong working to keep prices affordable despite Iran war impact on costs

Sheng Siong is managing rising costs through diversified sourcing while keeping essential items available and competitive.

2 in 3 S’pore businesses hit by Middle East conflict; SMEs most affected: Poll

More than half of SMEs also experienced a decline in revenue from Singapore customers. Meanwhile, only a third of large firms saw a decrease.

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