Economy & Policy
Most countries avoided ‘protectionist virus’ this year, but US could be ‘epicentre of downside risks’ in 2026: DBS
The bank’s chief economist says to watch for more ‘DeepSeek moments’ from China and high levels of FDI in Asean next year
More companies intensifying overseas expansion efforts after ‘better-than-expected’ 2025: panel
Singapore SMEs should also look into making sustainability a core part of their strategy as it helps with saving costs
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 retail sales growth picks up to 4.5% in October
Most retail categories record higher sales, led by watches and jewellery, as well as recreational goods
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Malaysian PM Anwar in Singapore on Dec 4 for retreat with PM Wong
The countries will exchange agreements on health and the fight against drugs
SCCCI proposes five Budget 2026 measures, including help for SMEs with costs and competitiveness
Rising expenses, manpower shortages and transformation needs top list of business challenges
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
More employers plan to freeze hiring, moderate wages as business sentiment dips: SNEF poll
Rising manpower costs remain most-cited manpower challenge
MOF seeks public feedback for Budget 2026 on economy, jobs and social support
Views will be accepted until Jan 12, ahead of the Budget in February
LTA to refund S$1.4 million in road tax on 1,700 vehicles following error on published rates
The move is to correct a discrepancy between road tax collected and rates stipulated for the period between August 2022 and Nov 30, 2025
