Singapore manufacturing
Singapore PMI edges higher in December on firmer orders and output
The overall purchasing managers’ index is up 0.1 point at 50.3, marking the fifth straight month of expansion
Singapore factory output rises 14.3% in November, moderating from October’s growth
Pharmaceuticals and electronics – exempt from US tariffs for now – lead growth
Singapore’s key exports up 11.6% in November; economists say delayed impact of US tariffs could weigh on 2026 outlook
November’s jump was led by shipments of pharmaceuticals and supported by electronics
Economists raise Singapore’s 2026 growth forecast to 2.3%, upgrade 2025 forecast: MAS survey
Full-year growth for 2025 is now expected at 4.1%, with a boost from manufacturing
Singapore invests S$37 billion in RIE2030 research plan; semiconductors, ageing among focus areas
Of this, S$3 billion will be set aside for two new research programmes
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
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
Singapore narrows 2025 NODX forecast to ‘around 2.5%’, expects ‘moderated growth’ in 2026
EnterpriseSG projects an expansion of 0% to 2% for next year, in line with global trade outlook
Singapore factory activity dips to neutral in October as electronics expansion slows
The overall purchasing managers’ index is down 0.1 point to 50
Japanese semicon photomask maker Tekscend breaks ground on new Singapore plant, set to create 60 jobs
It will be fully operation end-2026 or early 2027; aims to serve customers in Singapore, Malaysia and India
