Key Highlights
The stock of Singapore’s Direct Investment Abroad (DIA) by the corporate sector increased 11.8% year-on-year to reach $1,850 bil as at end 2025.
Direct Equity Investment formed about 94.3% of the DIA stock, while Net Inter-Company Lending accounted for the remaining 5.7%.
About the Advance Estimates of Direct Investment Abroad
Singapore's Direct Investment Abroad (DIA) refers to investments made by Singapore companies in overseas enterprises, where the investor has a lasting interest and a significant degree of influence over the management of the overseas enterprise. DIA usually occurs through the establishment of new subsidiaries, mergers and acquisitions, or the expansion of existing enterprises overseas.
The stock of DIA measures the value of Singapore's direct investments overseas at a particular point in time. It comprises direct equity investment and net inter-company lending.
The Advance Estimates of DIA provide an early indication of the stock of Singapore's direct investments abroad, ahead of the availability of more comprehensive annual statistics. The estimates are preliminary and may be revised when more comprehensive and updated information becomes available.