Singapore News » Southeast News Singapore » Southeast » Economy: Singapore launches first space agency, joining a Southeast Asian race to tap a fast-growing space sector
Singapore is currently home to 70 space companies employing about 2,000 professionals. Singapore will launch its first national space agency in April to provide “decisive leadership” for the Southeast ...
News Singapore » Southeast » Economy: US-Iran war: Why is Singapore stock market among the least affected by Middle East crisis?
While global markets falter due to geopolitical tensions, Singapore's stock market remains resilient, driven by robust economic growth. The Singapore dollar has also outperformed several Southeast ...
News Singapore » Southeast » Economy: Private Funding in Southeast Asia Digital Economy Lags Global Level, Report Says
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Private funding for Southeast Asia's internet economy grew 15% from a year earlier to $7.7 billion in the 12 months to June 2025, lagging the global growth rate of 25% for private ...
News Singapore » Southeast » Economy: Singapore dodges recession on manufacturing growth, warns of bumpy recovery
Singapore's economy grew at 1.4% in the second quarter of 2025, avoiding a technical recession as it reversed the 0.5% contraction recorded in the first three months of the year. Stream NBC 5 for free ...
News Singapore » Southeast » Economy: The Growth of the Digital Economy in Singapore and Its Investment Potential
Singapore’s digital economy has expanded rapidly in recent years, driven by strategic government policies and growing reliance on technology across sectors. From cloud-based public services to AI in ...
News Singapore » Southeast » Economy: Singapore sets first ever sustainable aviation fuel levy, as Southeast Asia’s fuel industry grows
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AP) — Flying in and out of Singapore, home to Southeast Asia’s busiest airport, will get slightly more expensive this year as the city state begins imposing a levy of between 75 ...
News Singapore » Southeast » Economy: Southeast Asia’s rising investment appeal: Malaysia leads the way among developing economies in 2026
Strong growth, improving financial systems, and steady capital inflows are positioning Southeast Asia as a key destination for global investors, with several emerging and developing economies climbing ...
News Singapore » Southeast » Economy: Why cruise travellers are Southeast Asia’s new marketing goldmine
Southeast Asia may be a relatively small cruise market in passenger volume, but the numbers show it is punching far above its weight in value. The region generated US$10 billion (SG$12.9 billion) in ...