Some Singapore firms on 'life-support mode' amid crippling US tariffs: ASME's Ang Yuit
Some Singapore companies are shelving expansion plans amid crippling US tariffs. The Association of Small & Medium Enterprises said some firms are on "life-support mode", while one non-bank lender said there are warning signs of cash flow instability. Funding Societies has seen a 15% dip in loan requests and submissions, adding that firms are also hesitant to take on loans as they reconsider their cash flows to stay afloat.
Some Singapore companies are shelving expansion plans amid crippling US tariffs. The Association of Small & Medium Enterprises said some firms are on "life-support mode", while one non-bank lender said there are warning signs of cash flow instability. Funding Societies has seen a 15% dip in loan requests and submissions, adding that firms are also hesitant to take on loans as they reconsider their cash flows to stay afloat.