Business

US business activity growth cools as prices rise on Iran war

The S&P Global flash March composite index fell 0.5 point to 51.4

ESR committee on global competitiveness co-chair Jeffrey Siow says the trust premium is important because Singapore companies often have to venture abroad earlier than firms in larger economies.

Singapore’s ‘trust premium’ gives SMEs the edge overseas

Speakers at the BT Budget Roundtable say that companies must take a deliberate approach to overseas expansion

What would signal that Thailand is truly moving ahead on a stronger and more sustainable growth trajectory?

Thailand’s next test: Stability is not enough

As Thailand shifts from political stability to deep structural reform, what should investors watch out for?

While Budget 2026's policy direction applies across the economy, outcomes will become more uneven, with stronger firms better able to absorb volatility, and weaker ones exposed more quickly.
PERSPECTIVE

How policy-driven growth shifts investment risk

As Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates internationalisation and AI adoption, investors must focus on firms’ execution quality

DBS says its survey findings point to a strategic shift among businesses towards diversifying revenue streams and markets.

8 in 10 SMEs plan overseas expansion in 2026 despite market volatility: DBS survey

Reaching new customers and building a stronger presence abroad are the primary drivers

How can businesses navigate a more fragmented global landscape?

The new geography of growth: Trading beyond the giants

Diversification, the promise of 'middle powers' (India, Australia), and ASEAN integration? Which will be more important when navigating the fragmenting global economy?

Through the Singapore Digital Leadership Accelerator (SGDLA), Workato founder Allan Teng gained curated access to invite-only forums, such as the Asia Tech x Singapore summit, one of the region’s most exclusive technology gatherings.
BRANDED CONTENT

Building connections and capabilities: How cloud platform founder taps exclusive network to stay ahead

By curating networking and mentorship opportunities, IMDA’s Singapore Digital Leadership Accelerator is creating a pipeline of talent ready to take on regional and global roles

The results “signalled stronger growth momentum across the UK private sector economy.”

UK private sector in best month since August 2024, PMI shows

S&P Global’s purchasing managers’ index rose to 53.7, up from 51.4 the month before

There is a "sustained demand for capability-building and transformation" in Singapore, says SBF.

SBF sees a 70% surge in businesses seeking support amid rising trade tensions

The chamber’s total membership is up 7% and now stands at 34,200

Ice baths not only help people recover from the stresses of modern life, but also offer environments conducive to socialising and networking.

Ice baths: Chilling proposition makes for hot business

Ice baths are fast-evolving into a multi-million dollar global industry as a result of growing demand