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With the US Federal Reserve slowing its rate hikes and MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) adjusting its exchange rate policy in 2025, local banks in Singapore have also revised their savings account interest rates.

Whether you’re a fresh graduate, mid-career professional, nearing retirement, or a gig worker — the CPF changes taking effect in 2026 are likely to affect your take-home pay, retirement strategy, and long-term security.

PM Lawrence Wong makes first official China visit, strengthening ties and attending the Summer Davos Forum on the 35th year of bilateral relations.

This new regulation ensures that while nominee identities are publicly accessible for accountability, the privacy of nominators remains safeguarded — maintaining trust and confidentiality in Singapore’s corporate environment.

Amid Singapore’s New Crypto Regulatory Framework, Timely Entity Setup and Compliance Planning Are Imperative

On May 28, the U.S. Court of International Trade announced a suspension of the Trump administration’s proposed “Liberation Day” tariffs. The decision triggered sharp movements in the financial markets, with the U.S. dollar surging, Asian stocks climbing, and both gold and Asian currencies falling. Although the U.S. government has filed an appeal, analysts believe the case could ultimately go to the Supreme Court—adding further uncertainty to U.S. trade policy.

As De-Dollarization Grows, Could the Singapore Dollar Become a Central Bank Favourite? With the global trend of de-dollarization gaining momentum, central banks are increasingly diversifying their reserves. Amid this shift, Singapore’s currency—the Singapore dollar (SGD)—is rising in prominence as a trusted and stable reserve option. Some economists even foresee a future where SGD reaches parity with the US dollar.

Strong growth in services exports outpaces goods trade; China rises to become Singapore’s third-largest services trade partner