Hot Topics on Regional Economy

Aug 2025

With global economy expected to ‘remain troubled’, Singapore must do more than respond to headwinds: PM Wong

The global economy is expected to remain troubled for some time, with businesses holding back on expansions and new investments, but Singapore must do more than respond to these immediate headwinds, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (Aug 8) evening.

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Chinese investors eyeing Indonesia to avoid US tariffs, tap local market

Gao Xiaoyu, the founder of an industrial land consulting firm in Jakarta, has been inundated with calls from Chinese companies eager to expand or set up operations in Indonesia as they try to shield themselves from the United States' hefty import tariffs.

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CareShield Life premiums and payouts to increase from 2026

Singaporeans on the national disability insurance scheme CareShield Life will pay higher premiums and receive higher payouts from 2026. From 2026 to 2030, those enrolled in the scheme will see their premiums increase by an average of S$38 (US$29.50) and up to S$75 annually, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday (Aug 27).

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Shopee owner Sea overtakes DBS as South-east Asia’s most valuable company

Singapore’s Sea has reclaimed its title as South-east Asia’s most valuable publicly traded company, surpassing DBS Group Holdings after a 300 per cent comeback rally powered by its e-commerce arm Shopee.

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