New initiatives such as the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) are expected to support further cross-border investment and operational integration, according to UOB Global Economics & Markets Research. Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Singapore reached a record high of $181.0b (US$143b) in 2024, rising 6% year-on-year (YoY) and reinforcing the city-state’s role as ASEAN’s primary investment destination. The increase marks Singapore as the second largest recipient of FDI globally, just behind the United States, UOB said, citing the latest UNCTAD World Investment Report. The strong performance was attributed to Singapore’s position as a regional financial hub and preferred base for headquarters and treasury centres, backed by political stability, infrastructure, and clear policy direction.     https://sbr.com.sg/markets-investing/in-focus/johor-singapore-sez-expected-boost-cross-border-investment (ICE SINGAPORE)

Fonte notizia: Singapore Business Review, 3 July 2025