business outlook

Political risk tops list of concerns for local firms

Eight in 10 concerned elections will affect international trade and operations.

Political risk tops list of concerns for local firms

Eight in 10 concerned elections will affect international trade and operations.

Manufacturing sector firms 'cautiously positive’ about business in 1H24

A net weighted balance of 10% expects an improved situation.

Only 1 in 4 businesses confident for economic improvement in 2024: poll

Manpower cost becomes the main factor of increased business costs.

More manufacturing firms anticipate favourable business in Q2

Amongst clusters, transport engineering is the most optimistic. 

How high do business sectors expect their revenue to jump in Q3

One sector expects its operating receipts to increase by 55%.

More services firms expect favourable business conditions in Q2

The percentage of firms who are upbeat on business was up to 15% from 14% last quarter.

Mapletree sees ‘challenging’ year ahead for its SG market

Uncertainties over the Omicron variant will affect operations, the company said.

What are the four catalysts to an influx of business deals?

Deal volumes and sizes are the highest since Q4 2019.

Manufacturing sector keeps hopes high for H2

Electronic firms at 40% were the most optimistic in facing the remaining half of the year. 

Services sector remain optimistic for July to December

A net weighted balance of 11% of the firms gives a “favourable business outlook” expectation. 

Transportation, construction sectors outlook remains bleak for Q3: study

The financial sector is the most optimistic for the third quarter.