SINGAPORE, May 3 -- Mainland Chinese firms have become the second-largest source of fixed-asset investment in Singapore, with their share of the market surging from just 2.5 per cent in 2024 to 21 per cent in 2025, as the city-state's reputation as a safe-haven destination continues to attract global capital.**

According to a February report from the Singapore Economic Development Board, total fixed-asset investment commitments across all sectors reached S$14.16 billion (RM44.16 billion) last year.

Europe retained the top spot with a steady share of around 25 per cent, while the United States slipped to third place, its share falling sharply from 55.5 per cent to 17.3 per cent.

China-linked developers and business entities have grown i...