1、 BUSINESS CLIMATE SURVEY FOR SWEDISH COMPANIES IN SINGAPORE 2025 A REPORT FROM TEAM SWEDEN IN SINGAPORE TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD.3 ABOUT THE SURVEY.5 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK.7 THE MARKET.12 HOW SWEDISH COMPANIES SUCCEED IN SINGAPORE.18 ACTING SUSTAINABLY.22 CONCLUSION.27 CONTACT US.28 KEY CONTRIBUTORS TO

2、 THIS REPORT Business Sweden in Singapore copyright 2025 Team Sweden FOREWORD FOREWORD The Business Climate Survey,a long-standing initiative by Business Sweden,has provided a comprehensive assessment of Swedish companies operating in Singapore.This survey provides factual insights into the performa

3、nce and challenges faced by Swedish enterprises,set against the backdrop of Singapores macroeconomic outlook.The small nation-state of Singapore aims to ensure its competitive edge while at the same time preserving its sovereignty and safety.As a result,it has maintained its neutrality while buildin

4、g solid ties with the international community.It has become a major force in both regional and international affairs because of its strategic location between the West and the East as a global and economic centre and because it is a key political actor in the region.This has made Singapore a natural

5、 home for Swedish businesses,providing them with easier market access,especially to the greater Asia-Pacific region,and a wide network of bilateral and multilateral trade agreements.The 2025 Business Climate Survey showed a more muted opinion on Singapores business environment,where Swedish business

6、es are shifting towards more prudent cost-savings and consolidation.While Swedish companies have generally performed well in the past year,investments are expected to be more reserved as companies look to ensure they are well-prepared to tackle the anticipated economic slowdown in the upcoming year.