Singapore economy
Singapore upgrades 2026 key exports growth forecast to 2-4% as global outlook improves
OCBC raises its forecast to the same range; non-oil domestic exports up 4.8% in 2025
Singapore’s 2025 GDP growth revised upwards to 5%; 2026 forecast range raised to 2 to 4%
On a yearly basis, the economy grew 6.9% in Q4, better than advance estimates
Top 20% of Singapore households hold average wealth of S$5.3 million: MOF
The first set of official wealth data shows that property and CPF savings form the bulk of assets across all wealth groups
Singapore median household market income up 6.8% in real terms; definition includes rent and investment incomes
2025 figure is first time SingStat applies expanded coverage capturing ‘market’, or non-employment sources of income like CPF payouts
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
SMEs ‘screaming for help’, panellists say, as they urge Budget support on costs and overseas push
Enhanced internationalisation schemes, greater access to government financing facilities among measures that could make a difference
Singapore retail sales growth eases to 2.7%, far short of 8% forecast
On a seasonally adjusted month-on-month basis, retail sales fall 5.4%
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to sovereign finance
In a volatile world, the strength of a sovereign wealth fund lies in its ability to fulfil its specific, sovereign purpose
Singapore manufacturing PMI at a 10-month high in January, driven by AI boom
The overall purchasing managers’ index is up 0.2 point at 50.5, marking the sixth straight month of expansion
Economic Strategy Review: What makes a ‘good job’ today – and why this is harder to create
It will be difficult to redefine a good job without addressing wages, says academic in wake of Economic Strategy Review proposals
