Singapore Investment Commitments Rise in 2025 as China’s Share Soars

Singapore has seen an influx of Chinese companies looking to domicile in Singapore to reduce the risks to their business arising from the growing geopolitical tensions between China and the U.S. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

By Jun Yuan Yong

Singapore drew more investment in 2025 despite geopolitical and economic uncertainties, with China forming a larger share of total commitments and business expenditures, according to data released on Monday by the city-state’s Economic Development Board.

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