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Singapore SMEs brace for choppy trade waters as US tariffs rise to 15%

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Sustained investment in R&D would enable companies to ‘create foundational values rather than just value-add’, says Asme president

CMG20251203-RChiong02/张俊杰/萧梓卉/ASME Unveils the 29th Council and the Launch of UNITE [AON, 2 Shenton Way #26-01 SGX Centre 1 Singapore 068804]
President of the newly elected 29th Council of the Association of Small & Medium Enterprises (ASME) Ang Yuit, seen on Dec 3, 2025.
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AI-powered microalgae hub to anchor Life3 Biotech’s position in sustainable proteins

Facility slated for completion in the fourth quarter of 2026 will house AI-driven bioreactors and a new visitor centre

Mr Ricky Lin, founder and CEO of Life3 Biotech.
Singapore

Retailers say neigh to price hikes in the Year of the Horse

Many are pulling the reins on increasing costs to remain competitive

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Hotels, restaurants see stronger CNY dining demand, as reunion dinner bookings stream in earlier

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While diners are gravitating towards premium experiences, corporates seem more budget-conscious this year

Singapore
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

SMEs unlikely to face sharp cost increases from EP, S Pass salary hikes, but offshoring interest may grow

A key way for SMEs to adapt to higher costs is to offshore parts of their operations, say industry observers

Generic photo for Budget 2026. Singapore has adapted its budget framework in response to changes in the rate of economic growth, increases in the expenditure needs of its population, and policy initiatives that range from climate action to national security, manpower challenges and workforce transformation.