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Singapore

Asia

Country Profile

Capital
Singapore
Population
6.1M
Area
710 km²
GDP (nominal)
$667.9B
GDP per capita
$109,120
Currency
SGD
Singapore dollar
Languages
English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil
Government
Parliamentary democracy

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Singapore Dollar
1.2806▲ 0.22%
SGD vs USD

Upcoming Market Closures· 8

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📖 About Singapore · 5

◈Financial History › Crisis & Financial History
Singapore: A Financial History — From the Singapore River to the WorldSingapore built itself from a colonial trading post into one of the world's leading financial centers. Here's the financial history behind that rise.
◈Geopolitics & Defense › Defense Economics
Singapore: Military and Paramilitary Forces — The Poisonous Shrimp, Total Defense, and the SAF ModernizationThe geopolitical reality of Singapore is defined by its extreme geographic vulnerability. It is a tiny, highly urbanized city-state with a land area of just over 700 square kilometers, situated at the crossroads of major maritime trade routes in Southeast Asia.
◈Government & Fiscal Policy › Fiscal Policy
Singapore: Government Structure — The Westminster Model, the MAS, and State Capitalism Done RightThe governance system of Singapore represents one of the most intriguing and highly debated institutional designs in modern political economy. To the casual observer, Singapore appears to operate as a standard Western democracy: it has a written constitution, a parliamentary system modeled on Great Britain's Westminster framework, and regular, multi-party elections that have been held without fail since the country achieved self-rule in 1959.
◉Country Profiles › Country Profiles
Singapore: Economic Future — Fintech Capital, the Wealth Hub, and the China Decoupling BetAs Singapore navigates the late 2020s, the city-state faces a structural economic transition of unprecedented complexity. Having achieved high-income status, with a per capita GDP that ranks among the highest in the world, the traditional drivers of Singapore's growth—manufacturing efficiency, physical trade logistics, and multinational corporate regional headquarters—are reaching their natural limits.
◈Financial History › Crisis & Financial History
Singapore: A Financial History — From the Singapore River to the World's Freest EconomyThe economic trajectory of Singapore is widely regarded as one of the most remarkable developmental achievements in modern history. In 1965, upon its abrupt and involuntary separation from Malaysia, the newly sovereign city-state faced an existential crisis of survival.

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🌐 Multinational Memberships · 2

📰 News Pulse · 4

◉Financial News
Singapore Foreign Minister Acknowledges Asia's Stake In Strait Of Hormuz SecuritySingapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan recently noted that Asian economies must take a more active role in securing the Strait of Hormuz. As a critical artery for global energy, the waterway's ongoing disruption poses an existential threat to the region's economic stability.
◈International Economics › Emerging Markets
The Great Institutional Pivot: Singapore Stocks See a Reversal of FortuneAfter a difficult first half of 2026, Singapore-listed stocks are experiencing a surge in institutional buying. This shift in capital flows highlights a growing confidence in specific sectors and serves as a reminder of how quickly market sentiment can change in emerging and developed Asian markets.
◉Investing & Markets › Alternative Investments
Singapore Exchange Introduces 24-Hour Carbon Clearing to Tackle Market FragmentationThe Singapore Exchange is launching a continuous around-the-clock clearing service for carbon credits to streamline regional trading and lower counterparty exposure. By setting settlement times to same-day execution, the platform establishes transparent benchmark pricing for environmental assets across Southeast Asia. The move offers everyday and institutional investors greater clarity when navigating alternative green commodity markets.
◉Macroeconomics › Inflation & Interest Rates
Singapore Core Inflation Hits Highest Level in Two Years Following Energy Price SpikesSingapore's latest economic data shows core inflation at a multi-year peak, primarily fueled by rising global energy prices. The trend is sparking conversations about potential shifts in monetary policy as the region grapples with persistent price pressures.