SINGAPORE — Retail sales in Singapore rose 2.7% year on year in December 2025, moderating from a 6.2% increase in November, data released by the Singapore Department of Statistics on Feb. 5 showed. Excluding motor vehicles, retail sales grew 1.7%…
Global trade is facing a familiar headwind. Transport costs are climbing again. That shift hits exporters, retailers, and manufacturers at the same time. It also adds pressure to inflation just as many economies want price stability. For Singapore and Southeast…
Singapore’s economy is proving more resilient than many expected. Manufacturing momentum has cooled after a stronger run. However, services are taking up the slack. That balance is helping to steady growth, support hiring, and keep business activity moving. The shift…
Investors are navigating a new problem in 2026. Central banks are no longer moving in the same direction. Some are holding tight. Others are leaning hawkish. A few are still easing. That divergence is pushing bond yields, currencies, and equity…
