Singapore, 12 June 2026 – Singapore companies are showing the most cautious stance globally toward overseas expansion, as geopolitical instability, supply-chain disruption and tariff-related costs reshape how businesses assess growth beyond their home market.

A recent global survey of international entrepreneurs found that Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprise leaders were the least optimistic among surveyed markets about international expansion. Their optimism score stood at 7.2 out of 10, below the global average of 8.2, reflecting a more measured mood in one of Asia’s most trade-dependent economies.

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