Economy & Policy
Mandai Wildlife Group caps off decade-long rejuvenation with full launch of Rainforest Wild Adventure
It hopes to increase the precinct’s footfall ‘significantly’, from five million annually now: group CEO
Singapore real wages up an improved 4% in 2025 as inflation eases; nominal wage growth slows: MOM
Fewer firms increase salaries last year, though the proportion of profitable establishments grows
Competing on value, not cost: Why Singapore appeals to German manufacturers
They increasingly view the city-state not just as a sales outpost, but also as a base to serve the rest of South-east Asia.
As India and China surge ahead with nuclear energy, all eyes on Asean’s next move
The war in the Middle East beefs up the case for nuclear energy to underpin energy security
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Singapore factory output up 17.6% in April on AI-related electronics surge, beating forecasts
All clusters, except chemicals and biomedical manufacturing, record growth
Singapore core inflation cools to 1.4% in April in benign surprise
The headline figure holds steady at 1.8%
Singapore upgrades 2026 key exports growth forecast to 3-5% as electronics shipments power Q1 expansion
First quarter sees gains of 9.6%, following a 12.7% increase in the three months prior
Singapore maintains 2026 growth forecast at 2-4% despite rising downside risks from Iran war
MTI revises Q1 GDP growth upward to 6%; UOB, Maybank raise their full-year forecasts
Central banks need ‘heightened vigilance’ over risks amid Middle East conflict: MAS chief economist
Risks are greater for small open economies, with energy prices affecting costs and wages more quickly, he says
Singapore welcomes competition for AI leadership; not a zero-sum game: Gan Kim Yong
Competition will further capability, create opportunities for cross-border partnerships
