Economy & Policy

Cost pressures keep a lid on rebound prospects; firms likely to pause hiring

Between August 2025 and June 2026, 37 applications for new nightlife uses in the area have been approved

Electronics exports expand 112% in July, from 105.1% the month before

This is part of nearly S$1 billion that has been set aside to help those most affected by price increases

The gains would be in direct investment flows and passenger, cargo transfers, for instance

Regional economies have also bumped up their growth expectations amid the stronger-than-expected surge

Higher-income, mid-career local workers are reaping job benefits

The economy expands 6.1% year on year in the first half of 2026

Q2 NODX growth comes in at 27.4%, following the previous quarter’s 9.6% expansion