Singapore targets capital-intensive growth as small market limits scale
Strategic footholds are being sought in frontier sectors including space innovation and deep tech. Singapore firms are being encouraged to strengthen global linkages and expand overseas to capture new growth opportunities.
CBD office rents seen rising 2% in 2026 on supply squeeze
Singapore’s Grade A Central Business District (CBD) office rents are forecast to rise by 2% in 2026, supported by a limited supply pipeline until 2027, according to Savills Research.
Singapore seizes 78.1% of SEA venture deal value in 2025
Singapore accounted for around 61.4% of Southeast Asia’s equity deals by volume and 78.1% of total deal value in 2025, according to data published in Kickstart Ventures’ full-year report.
Singapore to switch to new ERP system on 1 Jan 2027
Singapore plans to switch to its new ERP 2 system for toll charges from 1 January 2027 which means all Singapore-registered motor vehicles will be required to have the On-Board Unit (OBU) installed ahead of the transition.
Singapore 2025 arrivals reach 16.9 million as Japan surge leads mix
Singapore’s international visitor arrivals grew by 2.3% to reach 16.9 million in 2025, with Mainland China continuing to lead as the largest source market at 3.10 million arrivals, up 1% from last year.