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Singapore economy

Businesses bet on bigger, refreshed malls in Johor to capture RTS Link footfall

Construction of the Coronation Square Mall, which will be connected to the Bukit Chagar RTS Link station, begins in 2026 and is slated to be completed in 2029.
Construction of the Coronation Square Mall, which will be connected to the Bukit Chagar RTS Link station, begins in 2026 and is slated to be completed in 2029.

Singapore core inflation rises to 1.2% in October, highest recorded in 2025

Higher inflation in services, food, retail and other goods have driven up core inflation in October.
Higher inflation in services, food, retail and other goods have driven up core inflation in October.

Growth in Singapore key exports seen slowing to 0%-2% in 2026 on US tariff impact

Nodx is expected to grow around 2.5 per cent for 2025, down from the previous forecast of 1 per cent to 3 per cent.
Nodx is expected to grow around 2.5 per cent for 2025, down from the previous forecast of 1 per cent to 3 per cent.

Singapore hikes 2025 GDP growth forecast to around 4%, sees 1%-3% growth in 2026

A stronger-than-anticipated AI boom boosted Singapore's exports and drove up economic growth in the third quarter.
A stronger-than-anticipated AI boom boosted Singapore's exports and drove up economic growth in the third quarter.

New SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge, fresh funds for small caps draw positive analyst response

The SGX-Nasdaq partnership - a first of its kind for both bourses - opens more opportunities to companies with listing ambitions, allowing them to go on two stock exchanges concurrently with a single set of offer documents.
The SGX-Nasdaq partnership - a first of its kind for both bourses - opens more opportunities to companies with listing ambitions, allowing them to go on two stock exchanges concurrently with a single set of offer documents.

Cloud of uncertainty from US tariffs has cleared, boosting business confidence: DBS

Much of the impact from tariffs and lower interest rates has already been priced in.
Much of the impact from tariffs and lower interest rates has already been priced in.

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.
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.

Malaysia, Paraguay join new trade grouping as ministers of member nations meet for first time

The first in-person ministerial meeting of the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership issued a declaration on supply chain resilience to enhance cooperation and coordination in identifying or mitigating ongoing or imminent major supply chain risks and disruptions.
The first in-person ministerial meeting of the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership issued a declaration on supply chain resilience to enhance cooperation and coordination in identifying or mitigating ongoing or imminent major supply chain risks and disruptions.

Singapore posts strongest IPO performance since 2019 with over $2 billion raised: Deloitte

Singapore raised US$1.6 billion from nine deals in 2025, the highest in South-east Asia.
Singapore raised US$1.6 billion from nine deals in 2025, the highest in South-east Asia.

Singapore key exports surge 22% in October amid booming AI demand; economists raise forecasts

Shipments of electronic products rose 33.2 per cent in October, extending the 30.4 per cent rise in the previous month.
Shipments of electronic products rose 33.2 per cent in October, extending the 30.4 per cent rise in the previous month.

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