What's in this guide
ATHR Snapshot is a monthly digest transforming global and regional developments into practical business insights. The October 2025 issue highlights Singapore’s top business entity types, the UK–Singapore trade partnership reaching £23.4B, and U.S. tariff tensions over films. It also reviews Singapore’s 4.8% retail sales surge, signaling renewed consumer strength.
In ATHR Snapshot: October 2025, you’ll discover:
- Singapore’s Business Structures: A breakdown of the top three entity types
- UK–Singapore Trade Momentum: Why bilateral trade hit £23.4 billion in early 2025, with strong gains in financial and business services strengthening cross-border ties.
- U.S. Movie Tariff Debate: How proposed 100% tariffs on foreign-made films could open a “Pandora’s Box” in global trade and cultural policy.
- Retail Rebound Highlights: How Singapore’s retail sales rose 4.8% in July 2025—beating forecasts and signaling renewed consumer confidence in a shifting economy.


