Singapore is poised to bring in a solid platform for businesses to manage uncertainties with its measured approach to trade diversification, regulatory modernisation, and workforce adaptability.
According to TMF Group's annual Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI), investment strategies, spearheaded by entities like the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation and Temasek, focuses on diversification across sectors like fintech and logistics, ensuring continued growth and resilience amid global volatility.
Singapore's Green Plan 2030 charts a national roadmap toward a low-carbon future, while strategic initiatives such as the Digital Connectivity Blueprint aim to strengthen the nation’s role as a trusted hub for data flows and AI-enabled trade.
Furthermore, Singapore is scaling efforts to attract high-growth sectors such as advanced manufacturing, clean tech and financial services, a key to strengthening its position as a launchpad for global businesses in Asia and beyond.
The city-state's position in the index this year reflects the new compliance demands amid ongoing efforts to future-proof its regulatory and trade frameworks.
Singapore’s continued investment in digitalisation and physical infrastructure — including ports and airports — has also been a key driver in reinforcing its regional hub status.
In addition, Singapore continues to align with international standards, including the OECD’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting 2.0 initiative. However, TMF Group says the increased focus on Anti-Money Laundering measures and corporate service regulations has introduced added complexity for inbound businesses.
