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Singapore Overtakes Switzerland to Become World's Most Competitive Economy

International Business Times

International Business Times

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June 18, 2026

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Switzerland's export-reliant economy faced pressure from tariffs, weaker growth and lower foreign investment.

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Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 3, 2026

Sektor automotif diunjur kekal sederhana

PETALING JAYA: Sektor automotif dan komponen dijangka kekal sederhana berikutan risiko pendapatan yang dipengaruhi persaingan pasaran yang semakin sengit serta pergerakan kadar pertukaran asing yang tidak memihak kepada pengeluar kenderaan, menurut CIMB Research. Bagaimanapun, firma penyelidikan menjangkakan jumlah keseluruhan industri (TIV) akan mencatat prestasi lebih kukuh pada separuh kedua tahun kewangan 2026, disokong oleh kesinambungan ... Read more The post Sektor automotif diunjur kekal sederhana appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 6, 2026

Singapore retail sales extend growth streak

Singapore retail sales extend growth streak

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

Singapore named world’s most expensive city for luxury spending for fourth year in a row

Singapore is the world’s most expensive city for luxury spending for a fourth consecutive year, as prices on items such as watches and jewellery surge around the globe. Zurich climbed to second place, edging out London, while Monaco entered the top three for the first time since the survey began in 2020, according to an annual report by Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer Group. Hong Kong and London rounded out the top five. Zurich’s three-place rise was propelled by the strengthening of the Swiss...

Economic Times

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· Jun 30, 2026

India tops Taiwan to reclaim fifth spot in global market capitalisation

India has surged back to the fifth spot globally in market capitalization, surpassing Taiwan. This marks India's second ascent in recent weeks, having previously overtaken South Korea. The shift comes as Taiwan's AI-driven rally cooled, trimming its market value. Investors are now reassessing stretched valuations and the sustainability of AI spending, impacting semiconductor-heavy markets.

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 4, 2026

Retail sales drive Uzbekistan's growth while export declines

Retail sales drive Uzbekistan's growth while export declines

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Related coverage for " Singapore Overtakes Switzerland to Become World's Most Competitive Economy ": Utusan Malaysia — Sektor automotif diunjur kekal sederhana. Borneo Bulletin — Singapore retail sales extend growth streak. South China Morning Post — Singapore named world’s most expensive city for luxury spending for fourth year in a row. Economic Times — India tops Taiwan to reclaim fifth spot in global market capitalisation . Trend News Agency — Retail sales drive Uzbekistan's growth while export declines