SINGAPORE: More multinational companies (MNCs) from Europe and North Asia are looking to set up bases in Singapore, amid efforts to expand their footprint across Southeast Asia. According to the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF), many of these firms are working with local companies to support their regional growth, drawn by Singapore’s strong ecosystem and capabilities in advanced manufacturing. But with tariffs remaining a key concern, the association said firms need stronger support to navigate the uncertainty while staying competitive. This comes amid the manufacturing industry being a main driver of Singapore’s gross domestic product growth for 2025, said the Ministry of Trade and Industry on Tuesday (Feb 10). https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/manufacturing-base-multinationals-europe-north-asia-smf-5919821 (ICE SINGAPORE)

Fonte notizia: CNA, 10 February 2026