Business sentiment

Impact of Iran war contained, but S’poreans starting to feel pinch

PM Lawrence Wong said some support measures will be brought forward, to provide earlier relief.

Amid global chaos, interest in China is rising among investors and consumers: Forum

mfmilken - The opening panel discussion at think tank Milken Institute’s annual Global Investors’ Symposium at Four Seasons Hotel in Central, Hong Kong, on March 23, 2026. (From left) Ms Chery Kang, Correspondent and Anchor, "Squawk Box Asia," CNBC International; Mr Aaron Costello, Head, Asia, Cambridge Associates; Mr Christopher Ganis, Chief Investment Officer, Indonesia Investment Authority; Mr Kevin Lu, Chairman, Asia, Partners Group; and Mr Hoi Tung, CEO and Chairman, Ping An Overseas Holdings.
Credit: Photo handout from Milken Institute

Energy chaos is the new normal. S’pore businesses need shock absorbers fast

Energy markets have repriced, and, more importantly, become harder to forecast.

Singapore business sentiment takes hit from Iran war as companies turn cautious: Survey

SCCB said businesses are turning more cautious in their investment and expansion decisions which could tamper growth in the short-term.

‘Murky waters’ for global businesses after Trump’s tariff loss

US President Donald Trump said he would impose an across-the-board 10 per cent tariff starting in a matter of days.

Business celebrates win over Trump tariffs, but refunds will take time

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025.

4 things on S’pore companies’ wish lists for Budget 2026

Trade chambers are calling for the Government to lead in rolling out factional and flexible options for an ageing workforce, and incentivise businesses to hire older staffers.

Japanese businesses in China worried over negative impact from diplomatic row

A woman walks past a Japanese restaurant in Beijing.

11,700 firms supported by EnterpriseSG in 2025 amid tariffs and disruptions

EnterpriseSG chairman Lee Chuan Teck (right) and managing director Cindy Khoo at the EnterpriseSG’s Annual Media Briefing on Jan 27.

Major power rivalry cited as biggest risk to global stability in 2026: WEF

A stacking crane moving shipping containers at a port in Long Beach, California. Geoeconomic confrontation topped the global risks in 2026, the WEF said.

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