Business sentiment

Major power rivalry cited as biggest risk to global stability in 2026: WEF

A stacking crane moving shipping containers at a port in Long Beach, California. Geoeconomic confrontation topped the global risks in 2026, the WEF said.

Budget 2026: SBF, PwC list out 18 recommendations to strengthen Singapore economy

The Singapore Business Federation and PwC Singapore released their 18 recommendations for Budget 2026 at a joint press briefing at PwC's office on Jan 12.

World Economic Forum survey shows doing business got tougher in 2025

Nearly four in ten executives indicated growing barriers to trade, talent and cross-border capital flows had made it harder to do business.

From MrBeast’s rescued lions to jet engines: Qatar Airways cargo chief spots strong demand in 2026

Mr Mark Drusch is the Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways.

Businesses fighting for survival amid Myanmar’s political limbo hope for reset with polls

Vegetable vendors at a market in Myanmar's capital Naypyitaw on Dec 29, a day after the first phase of the country's general election.

Malaysian PM Anwar to cut costs for small businesses after poor Sabah poll results

The prime minister’s Pakatan Harapan coalition won only one seat in the state’s elections last week.

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Singapore must strive to lead in AI to power further economic growth: Jeffrey Siow

Co-chair of the Economic Strategy Review Committee on Global Competitiveness Jeffrey Siow and Singapore Business Federation Vice-Chairman Andrew Kwan spoke to the media after an engagement with over 70 business leaders on Nov 19.

New York’s small businesses want Mamdani’s affordability focus, less Trump sabre-rattling

Some business owners were concerned about Mr Zohran Mamdani's plan to open one city-owned grocery store to offer residents wholesale prices.

Manufacturing, services firms more upbeat but largely cautious about Q4 outlook: Survey

Firms remain cautiously optimistic about the next six months, with some industries expecting higher revenue this quarter.

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