Asian Business Review

The March rise does not signal recovery.

PMI falls to 51.8 as price pressures surge.

PMI falls to 51.3.

The city-state also saw two COO appointments in 2025.

It held 44% of e-commerce and 40% of POS spend.

It will be driven by growing investments in digital technology adoption.

Trust in executives fell, whilst managers gained trust.

Service operations can generate higher margins and stable revenue, but firms underperform globally.

Asia–Europe competition for LNG cargoes also contributes to higher import costs.

Businesses are warning of possible closures.

Sales in the wholesale trade reached $34.97b.

E-commerce platforms are also further boosting accessibility.

The increase reflects a long-term repricing cycle rather than seasonal demand.

Executives are pivoting towards transition-oriented investments in their local regions.