Singapore economy

Full-time employment rate stable for fresh poly graduates in 2025, with starting pay on the rise

The median gross monthly salary of poly graduates in full-time permanent employment continued to grow, from $2,900 in 2024 to $3,000 in 2025.

MPA offers more LNG bunkering licences to address growing demand for cleaner marine fuels

Industry experts say that demand for LNG bunkering has grown significantly over the past few years.

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.

S’pore interest rates could bottom out in second quarter of 2026: UOB

UOB is expecting US interest rates to bottom out in the third quarter of 2026 and Singapore interest rates to bottom out in the second quarter.

AI trust mark, ‘master trainers’ to help business leaders top KPMG and SID’s Budget 2026 wish list

The Budget 2026 recommendations laid out by KPMG and SID focus on strengthening Singapore's resilience and competitiveness in an uncertain global landscape.

Singdollar could continue to strengthen against regional currencies in 2026: OCBC chief economist

Ms Ling noted that The Republic is in a “sweet spot” in 2026, given strong economic growth, resilient domestic demand and a stable monetary environment.

Johor-Singapore SEZ: Be careful the opportunity doesn’t become an oversell

The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is beginning to capture meaningful investor attention..

Singapore retail sales up more than 6% in November 2025

Recreational goods experienced the best performance, increasing 13.9 per cent year on year.

News analysis

Singapore may not top its 2025 GDP surge, but can still defy blow from US tariffs in 2026

Most analysts believe Singapore can achieve enough economic growth in 2026 to keep unemployment low and wages up.

Singapore factory activity edges up in December, supported by electronics demand

The December reading of the Singapore PMI marks the fifth consecutive month of expansion for the overall manufacturing sector.

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