Singapore Business Hub — 2026-06-01
Singapore's venture funding market faced a sharp contraction in 2025, with deal volume and value both declining by roughly one-third, though AI and deep tech startups bucked the trend by capturing a third of total funding. Private banking firms committed to slashing client onboarding times to under one month by year-end, signaling competitive pressure in wealth management. Singapore's exports outlook brightened as the government upgraded its 2026 non-oil domestic exports forecast to 3–5%, powered by electronics shipments bouncing back in Q1.
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