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Singapore factory activity dips to neutral in October as electronics expansion slows

With the new Singapore plant, Tekscend will operate eight manufacturing facilities worldwide.
Singapore

Japanese semicon photomask maker Tekscend breaks ground on new Singapore plant, set to create 60 jobs

In the construction sector, employment jumped to 13,700 in Q2, from 5,800 in the previous quarter.
Singapore

Singapore’s total employment up by 24,800 in Q3; resident employment growth expected to lag: MOM

Economists upgrade GDP estimates after Singapore’s manufacturing output surprises with 16.1% surge in September
Singapore

Economists upgrade GDP estimates after Singapore’s manufacturing output surprises with 16.1% surge in September

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Economy & Policy

Singapore’s core inflation inches up to 0.4% in September, above forecasts

Like many other places around the world, Singapore faces the apparent contradiction of a booming market alongside a tepid economy, says the writer.
Opinion & Features
THINKING ALOUD

Growing disconnect between stock market and underlying economy

Electronics and non-electronics NODX.
Singapore

Economists warn of continued uncertainty in export outlook after surprise 6.9% rise in September

Minister of State Alvin Tan (centre) at a fireside chat on MNC-SME collaborations at ITAP 2025. He is joined by (left to right) Chee Lee Teck from Moveon Technologies; SMF vice president Melvin Tan; Don Teng from Omron; and Chua Ren Tsong from Clemvision, among others.
Singapore

SMEs that are ‘born global’ open themselves to MNC partnerships: MTI

The Singapore Tourism Board convened the independent committee in 2024 to review the terms of its current contract with SGP for the Singapore Grand Prix 2022 to 2028.
Singapore

Review committee finds government interests ‘sufficiently safeguarded’ in F1 contract: Gan Kim Yong

Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow says advanced manufacturing is increasingly important for developed economies like Singapore.
Singapore

Singapore’s manufacturing edge hinges on expertise, facilities and talent: Jeffrey Siow

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