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Chinese fixed asset investments in Singapore surged last year, but it’s too early to call it a trend

It remains to be seen if the level of investments – driven partly by China’s weaker domestic demand – is sustainable

EDB chairman Png Cheong Boon (left) and managing director Jermaine Loy giving an update on the agency's investment commitments in 2025.

Singapore’s 2025 investment pledges rise 5.3% to S$14.2 billion; related job creation dips 16%

Over a third of fixed asset investment is in electronics; total 2025 commitments expected to create 15,700 jobs over 5 years

Pratt & Whitney's senior vice-president of commercial engines operations Robert Griffiths (left, seated) and executive vice-president of EDB Cindy Koh at the MOU signing ceremony at Singapore Airshow 2026.

RTX to invest S$139 million in Singapore through Collins, Pratt & Whitney

American aerospace giant’s two units will expand capabilities to support ‘next-generation commercial aircraft platforms’

Singapore is set to become one of three global research and development centres for the French company's FlytEdge in-flight entertainment platform.

Thales, EDB ink pacts to bolster Singapore’s edge in deep tech, manufacturing

The French industrial giant is partnering EDB on three new agreements signed at the Singapore Airshow 2026

GE Aerospace currently focuses on MRO operations in Singapore, such as for its GEnx engine (pictured) used on the Boeing 787 and 747.

CAAS, EDB ink pact with GE Aerospace to co-develop AI and propulsion technologies

GE Aerospace will expand its Singapore presence beyond maintenance, repair and overhaul under a new R&D partnership

The Next-Generation Energy Xccelerator Joint Lab (NEX Lab) was officially opened on Friday (Jan 23) by Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan (third from left).

Halliburton, A*Star launch S$35 million joint lab to advance well completion tech

This collaboration will create upskilling and innovation opportunities for local enterprises, EDB says

Grant recipients are expected to be responsible for addressing the technical challenges of estimating biomass in ecosystems in South-east Asia.

EDB issues grant call for monitoring technologies for biomass projects

It will fund academic and industry players to develop digital measurement, reporting and verification technologies

Applications will be assessed holistically based on their strategic value to Singapore’s digital economy, broader economic contributions, and commitment to sustainability, says IMDA.

EDB, IMDA launch second exercise to expand data-centre capacity

At least 200 MW of capacity will be made available from this initiative

Capability building programmes and targeted supplier development initiatives could help ensure that Singapore captures the maximum economic value from EDB's strategic investments, the study says.

Companies supported by EDB yield annual spillovers of S$48.5 million each

The figure refers to net benefits that EDB-supported firms brought to other firms between 2012 and 2019

Park Jaeha (left), vice-president and head of Global Hydrogen Business Sub-Division at Hyundai Motor Group with Clarence Chua, senior vice-president and head of region for Japan and Korea at EDB.

Hyundai Motor Group signs MOU with EDB to advance low-carbon, hydrogen technologies

The group is currently exploring various potential collaborations with Singapore-based companies and start-ups