Singapore has raised its economic growth forecast for 2026 to between 2% and 4%.
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Singapore to engage US for clarity on implementation of new 15 % tariff
Singapore plans to discuss with the U.S. authorities the impact and implementation of a new 15 % tariff.
Scam victims in Singapore lose S$2.9 million in less than three weeks in February
Authorities emphasised that genuine officials will never ask for valuables or banking information over the phone, and urged residents to verify calls through official hotspots like the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline.
Singapore’s exports jump 9.3% in January amid strong AI-related demand
Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) grew by 9.3 per cent in January 2026, driven largely by … Singapore’s exports jump 9.3% in January amid strong AI-related demand Read more
Singapore police warn public over surge in phishing scam cases
The Singapore Police Force has issued a warning following a rise in phishing scam cases targeting bank customers … Singapore police warn public over surge in phishing scam casesRead more
Singapore’s Straits Times Index passes 5,000 mark, hitting historic high
Singapore’s benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) surged past the 5,000 mark for the first time, closing … Singapore’s Straits Times Index passes 5,000 mark, hitting historic highRead more
Singapore tightens enforcement at Woodlands Checkpoint ahead of festive season
Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will step up enforcement at the Woodlands Checkpoint from February … Singapore tightens enforcement at Woodlands Checkpoint ahead of festive seasonRead more
Singapore Sees Record 1,531 Million-Dollar HDB Resales in 2025
Singapore’s public housing market hit new highs in 2025, with 1,531 million-dollar HDB resale transactions, the … Singapore Sees Record 1,531 Million-Dollar HDB Resales in 2025Read more
MAS raises inflation forecast, keeps policy unchanged
Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has kept its monetary policy settings unchanged … MAS raises inflation forecast, keeps policy unchangedRead more
Deepfakes and the Growing Threat to Identity Security
Advancements in artificial intelligence have enabled realistic deepfakes, threatening identity security, especially in voice verification. Organizations must adopt enhanced detection and response strategies.