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CNA
17-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
Singapore exports see strong growth of 13% on-year in June, but analysts warn of slowdown ahead
Economists are warning of a slower second half for Singapore's key exports, despite a surprise 13 per cent jump on-year in June. While the rebound signals resilience, risks like US tariffs and global trade uncertainty remain in focus, driving a flight to safety, as demand for gold exports soars. Nadirah Zaidi reports.
CNA
14-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
Economists upgrade outlook as Singapore economy up 4.3% in Q2 2025
Some economists in Singapore have raised their full-year growth forecast for 2025, following better-than-expected second quarter results. According to advance estimates, Q2 GDP expanded 4.3% despite US tariff uncertainty, following a 4.1% rise the previous quarter. The manufacturing sector emerged as the star performer, with a 5.5% expansion driven by demand for electronics and precision engineering. Nadirah Zaidi reports.
CNA
09-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
Temasek's net portfolio value soars to record high of S$434b
Strong performance in Singapore, China, the US and India helped Singapore state investor Temasek achieve a record net portfolio value of S$434 billion for the financial year ending Mar 31. This represents an increase of S$45 billion from the previous year. CNA's Nadirah Zaidi joins us in the studio to discuss Temasek's 2025 review. She talks about how Temasek is responding to geopolitical challenges and how the portfolio is structured to build resilience and diversification.
CNA
03-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
More Singapore firms seeking out FTAs ahead of US tariffs
Singapore companies are getting skittish as the US tariff deadline looms. The Singapore Business Federation has already fielded 1.5 times more inquiries about free trade agreements in the second quarter of this year, compared to 2024. Nadirah Zaidi reports.
CNA
25-06-2025
- CNA
Singaporeans cancel or postpone trips to Middle East amid Israel-Iran conflict
Singaporeans are cancelling or delaying their trips to the Middle East, given tensions in the Middle East. Tour agencies tell CNA that many clients are looking to avoid flights through the region, and turning instead to destinations in Africa and nearby Asian countries for travel. Meanwhile, Singapore has welcomed the recently announced ceasefire between Israel and Iran, with the Foreign Affairs Ministry urging all parties to abide by the ceasefire, and to return to a pathway of diplomacy and dialogue. Nadirah Zaidi and Nikhil Khattar report.
