Singapore

To maintain a long-term economic growth and the establishment of quality employment in the face of global uncertainties such as increasing protectionism, disruption of technology and evolving trade patterns, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong unveiled a series of seven strategic priorities in Singapore on January 29, 2026. These were done in response to the Economic Strategy Review (ESR) committees …

Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is fast developing into an excellent destination of high-impact commitments to industries. Later in early 2026, the area experienced a lot of attention, especially one of the leading players in the semiconductor industry, which is known as a queen bee, and will likely host a large advanced manufacturing ecosystem. This business decision is consistent with …

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) maintained its Singapore Dollar policy unchanged at its January 29, 2026 review, keeping the S$NEER appreciation slope, width, and level steady. Amid resilient growth and external uncertainties, MAS upgraded 2026 core inflation to 1.0-2.0% (from 0.5-1.5%) and all-items CPI to 1.0-2.0%, citing wage pressures, supply shocks, and global tariffs. Q4 2025 GDP performance was …

Singaporean alpine skier Faiz Basha is poised to make history as the Republic’s first snow sport athlete at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics (Feb 6-22, 2026). With a mean FIS points score of 106.59, the 23-year-old was already qualified in slalom and giant slalom because the points exceeded the 120-point mark. Basha, who has survived a threatening tear of the intestine …

The US State Department has just given the green light to a historic foreign military sale, certifying the sale of hi-tech patrol technology to Singapore. This massive purchase is estimated to have cost the US in the tune of US 2.3 billion comprising of four Boeing P-8A Poseidons and related support systems. The acquisition is a very significant move to …

Singapore will remain under the influence of the Northeast Monsoon through the second half of January. Winds over the island and surrounding areas are expected to blow mainly from the northeast or northwest, shaping the overall weather pattern. These conditions are typical for this time of year, but will bring fewer rain spells than usual. Drier Conditions Ahead Weather forecasts …

Indian Navy’s training voyage to Singapore has become one of the main measures to promote maritime diplomacy and regional cooperation in Southeast Asia. This deployment is part of India’s Act East Policy and underlines New Delhi’s intention to develop defence ties with ASEAN countries even more. The Indian Navy training voyage to Singapore does not only consist of professional naval …

An Singapore-bound Air India flight returns to Delhi on Thursday after it received a mid-air fire warning that led to an immediate safety measure. Flight AI 2380 on the Air India Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner had left the Indira Gandhi International Airport carrying approximately 190 passengers on board when a technical alert in the cockpit was sent, related to the auxiliary …

Singapore has also come out as a leading performer as it has been placed at the fourth position in Asia Manufacturing Index highlighting its position as a high end manufacturing and innovation center in Asia. Some of the aspects on which the economies are measured by the index include institutional quality, infrastructure, trade openness, tax policy, innovation, and depth in …

The latest global passport rankings have officially recorded Singapore as the world’s most powerful passport, overtaking the United States. The update reflects a significant change in the strength of international traveling that was made by visa-free movement and diplomatic access. Passport Power Sees Major Shift With about 195 destinations that the Singapore passport can now access without a visa or …