Outlook 2026
Thailand stares at 1.6% growth in 2026 as reform calls mount ahead of polls
Downshift would make it slowest-growing major economy in South-east Asia outside crisis-hit Myanmar
Business class airfares could rise in 2026 as Apac passenger traffic continues to expand
Cargo demand expected to be stable but rates will be under pressure as capacity increases
Rupiah risks to shape Bank Indonesia’s cautious easing path in 2026
The challenge of balancing economic growth with currency stability has become increasingly pronounced for the central bank
Transition in full swing: The 4G leadership’s direction and Budget 2026 priorities
With the election over, the focus may be on long-term issues such as climate change and the ageing population
How Singapore’s STI performed in 2025
[SINGAPORE] With the surprise re-election of Donald Trump as United States president in November 2024, investors went into 2025 anticipating high levels of volatility in the global markets from his ag...
More contract hiring, higher foreign labour costs: The trends shaping Singapore’s manpower landscape in 2026
Gloomier hiring sentiment persists despite economy ending year on better-than-expected note
Fee income, recovery in loan growth are key drivers for Singapore banks in 2026
But analysts expect overall results to be flattish or lower, weighed down by net interest income
Despite 2025’s high-profile closures, Singapore’s retail and entertainment sectors are not shrinking: observers
Exits by notable brands from Cathay Cineplexes to Eggslut likely signal market recalibration rather than a contraction, they say
New private home prices to hit new highs in 2026 as supply tightens
Fewer project launches and higher land costs could provide a boost, even as sales volumes ease
