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Singapore

Economists raise full-year NODX growth forecasts after July’s 24.2% rise

2026-08-17T11:31:30.000Z
On Aug 13, the White House named Singapore among 40 lower-tariff markets used by Chinese exporters to evade US tariffs.
Global Enterprise

Singapore may be expected to tighten measures after US ‘transhipment scam’ report: economists

2026-08-16T11:22:55.000Z
The China-Africa-South-east Asia-US trade route shows the lengths companies are willing to go to access the US market.
International

China’s 20,000-mile solar trade route that battled US tariffs

2026-08-15T05:42:18.000Z
Far from a show of unilateral power, Japan’s growing defensive presence is the practical expression of a coalition working to protect a shared vision and safeguard shared trade routes.
Opinion & Features

Japan is emerging as a regional security power broker

2026-08-13T04:00:00.000Z
Vietnam is Asean’s second-largest trading economy by goods turnover, with merchandise trade hitting a record US$930 billion in 2025.
Asean Business

Three bets behind Vietnam’s three-hub free-trade-zone network

2026-08-12T03:41:05.000Z
The 18.6% year-on-year NODX growth in the first half of 2026 marks the strongest H1 performance since 2010.
Singapore

Singapore upgrades 2026 key exports growth forecast to 14-16% on electronics-led H1 outperformance

2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
The rise in exports included a 6.2 per cent monthly increase in metal ores and minerals that includes iron ore.
International

Australia posts surprise trade surplus as commodity exports gain

2026-08-06T03:15:20.000Z
The latest US trade data wraps up a quarter in which net exports continued to weigh on economic growth.
International

US trade deficit narrows to US$73.3 billion as imports decline

2026-08-04T14:06:07.000Z
While most intra-Asean tariffs are already at zero or close to it, businesses still face customs delays and different national requirements.
Opinion & Features

Asean’s best defence against US tariff turmoil lies close to home

2026-07-30T04:00:00.000Z
Electronics NODX surged 105.1% in June, up from 94.8% growth in May, which Enterprise Singapore attributed to robust global AI-related demand.
Economy & Policy

AI-fuelled electronics to keep Singapore exports resilient, but growth becoming increasingly concentrated

2026-07-17T08:09:23.000Z
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