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Singapore economy

Intelligent risk-taking key to Singapore’s next chapter

The goal is not to invent a new capability, but to reapply this proven strength to foster a bottom-up, privately driven innovation ecosystem, says the writer.
The goal is not to invent a new capability, but to reapply this proven strength to foster a bottom-up, privately driven innovation ecosystem, says the writer.

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

Singapore core inflation edges up to 0.4% in September, above forecasts

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Singapore’s continued success will require stewardship and courage

Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung delivering a speech at the Asia Future Summit on Oct 9.
Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung delivering a speech at the Asia Future Summit on Oct 9.

Singapore key exports in surprise rebound but face headwinds from renewed US-China trade tensions

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Enterprise Singapore said that

Singapore firms have committed over $5.5b in Johor since S’pore-Johor SEZ pact: DPM Gan

Both Singapore and Malaysia must continue to make the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone more business friendly and future ready, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
Both Singapore and Malaysia must continue to make the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone more business friendly and future ready, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.

Singapore-based pharma firms awaiting confirmation on tariff exemption

MAS keeps Singdollar policy unchanged as it weighs low inflation v tariff risks to growth

Generic photograph of the lobby of Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) building at 10 Shenton Way on July 21, 2025. 
Generic photograph of the lobby of Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) building at 10 Shenton Way on July 21, 2025. 

Singapore economy beats forecasts with 2.9% growth in third quarter despite US tariffs

The manufacturing sector’s growth was flat this quarter, slowing from the 5 per cent expansion in the previous quarter.
The manufacturing sector’s growth was flat this quarter, slowing from the 5 per cent expansion in the previous quarter.

MAS expected to hold Singdollar policy steady on Oct 14

Singapore’s central bank will weigh subdued inflation and the continuing threat of US trade measures against a resilient domestic growth outlook.
Singapore’s central bank will weigh subdued inflation and the continuing threat of US trade measures against a resilient domestic growth outlook.

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