economy

SBF refreshes TAC Alliance; new capability framework, corporate governance badge unveiled

This will help trade associations and chambers better navigate a more volatile operating environment, says SBF

Law Minister Edwin Tong says: "Supply chain fragmentation affects our businesses. Trade tensions raise costs across our economy."

‘Reliability, stability and transparency’ key to Singapore’s response to geopolitical shocks: Edwin Tong

Law minister says Singapore, as a small country, feels global tremors more acutely than most

Higher energy and logistics costs are likely to persist across the economy, with small and medium-sized enterprises hit hardest.

Singapore to raise corporate tax rebates from 40% to 50%, widen energy grant to ease Iran war impact

The government is also prepared to share fuel-related cost increases for critical public sector projects

Senior Minister of State for Finance Jeffrey Siow says Singaporeans are already feeling the impact of the Middle Eastern conflict on the ground through rising petrol and diesel prices.

Singapore rolls out S$1 billion support package as energy costs rise, expands corporate tax rebates and payouts

Government will not cut fuel duties, describing such measures as too blunt and potentially regressive

As a highly open and trade-dependent economy, Singapore feels energy shocks quickly through higher logistics costs, price volatility and supply chain disruptions.

Iran war: Singapore likely to roll out targeted support in Parliament as energy costs rise

Parliament will discuss the committee’s efforts in more detail when it sits April 7

Singapore’s position as a transhipment and logistics hub may come under strain, with stricter rules likely to raise compliance costs and divert trade flows.

One year of Trump tariffs: What has changed and what’s next for South-east Asia?

The levies are reshaping supply chains and driving structural shifts, but the full impact is still to come

The entire shape of Ukraine's economy has changed rapidly, as sectors such as defence have expanded and others like tourism have contracted.

The secret to Ukraine’s remarkably resilient labour market

Flexibility, financial support and remote work have offset some of the economic upheaval of war

Lee Huay Leng (left), editor-in-chief of the Chinese Media Group at SPH Media, speaking with China's Ambassador to Singapore Cao Zhongming at a fireside chat on Mar 23.

China’s latest Five-Year Plan opens co-creation opportunities for Singapore companies

The latest economic blueprint focuses on emerging industries, technological self-reliance and boosting consumption

Germany’s economy contracted for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024, and its industrial output has fallen sharply.

A stronger work ethic won’t fix advanced economies

Capital deepening, technological progress and total factor productivity growth help advanced economies expand and remain competitive