Singapore economy
Most countries avoided ‘protectionist virus’ this year, but US could be ‘epicentre of downside risks’ in 2026: DBS
The bank’s chief economist says to watch for more ‘DeepSeek moments’ from China and high levels of FDI in Asean next year
More companies intensifying overseas expansion efforts after ‘better-than-expected’ 2025: panel
Singapore SMEs should also look into making sustainability a core part of their strategy as it helps with saving costs
Singapore retail sales growth picks up to 4.5% in October
Most retail categories record higher sales, led by watches and jewellery, as well as recreational goods
Singapore factory activity rises in November amid mixed regional performance
The S&P Global Asean Manufacturing PMI hits the third-highest print on record, while East Asian economies remain in contraction territory
After the leeway provided in 2025, will 2026 be the time to tighten belts?
Government goodies and low inflation helped to support spending power this year. Next year does not promise the same
Forget chasing the next Pfizer: Singapore’s biotech future lies in innovation, not giants
The Republic may not have a major player to call its own, but licensing deals and early-stage breakthroughs can still count as wins
DBS market-outlook forum to examine AI, sustainability and global economic shifts shaping 2026
It will outline the challenges and opportunities firms may face in navigating the year ahead
Singapore rents aren’t going anywhere, AI boom or not
There are good reasons to expect that housing prices in the city-state won’t swoon or zoom
Singapore overtakes Switzerland to claim top spot on global talent competitiveness index
This is the city-state’s first time atop the annual ranking, after coming in second for the past three editions
Singapore’s October factory output records highest jump in 15 years, up 29.1% on pharma surge
This surprised private-sector economists who had expected a 6.7% growth