SINGAPORE, May 25 (Reuters) - Singapore's economy grew 6.0% in the first quarter of 2026 from a year earlier, government data showed on Monday, higher than an official advance estimate of 4.6%. On a ...
Strong first quarter can’t stop Singapore’s economic outlook from dimming; Thailand says no need for alarm over Singapore’s Covid spike: Singapore live news
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Singapore, Hong Kong to lead Asia’s growth : UBS GWM
Young Jin Yee from UBS Global Wealth Management expects Singapore and Hong Kong to see the strongest growth in Asia, adding that APAC is likely to record the fastest growth in the number of ...
AI chip demand drives 6% growth for Singapore in first quarter
Singapore's economy grew six percent year-on-year in the first quarter as demand skyrockets for artificial intelligence chips, balancing the fallout from the Middle East war, the government said ...
Singapore Warns GDP Outlook Dims Despite First Quarter Beat
Singapore said its economic outlook for this year has weakened as the energy crunch from the Middle East conflict weighs on global growth, flagging macro risks despite a robust first quarter thanks to ...
Singapore warns economic outlook dims despite first quarter beat
Singapore said its economic outlook for this year has weakened as the energy crunch from the Middle East conflict weighs on global growth, flagging macro risks despite a robust first quarter thanks ...
Singapore GDP Grows Faster Than Expected as AI Boom Counters War
Singapore’s economy expanded faster-than-expanded in the first quarter as the global artificial-intelligence boom lifted the nation’s manufacturing and services, offsetting the drag from higher crude ...
Singapore economy grows 6% year-on-year in Q1, above advance estimate
Singapore's economy grew six per cent in the first quarter of 2026 from a year earlier, government data showed on Monday (May 25), higher than an official advance estimate of 4.6 per cent.On a quarter ...
More males in Singapore getting HPV vaccine amid growing awareness of benefits
Discover why more men are getting the HPV vaccine in Singapore and understand the growing awareness of its significant health benefits for both genders. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Singapore keeps 2026 economic growth forecast at 2-4% despite higher downside risks from Iran war
While MTI’s assessment for this year’s outlook has weakened, the economy performed better than expected in Q1. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore shipping magnate accused of price fixing takes leave of absence from government-led taskforce
SINGAPORE, May 22 (Reuters) - A Singapore shipping executive the U.S. has accused of conspiring to restrict the supply of shipping containers during the COVID pandemic took a leave of absence from ...
Chinese tech giants dangle record pay packets to court Singapore-trained AI graduates
China faces a 4 million shortfall in AI workers by 2030 and is looking to Singapore campuses to help fill the gap. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
New HIV cases declining in Singapore; CDA urges adults to get tested at least once
The number of new HIV cases in Singapore has been gradually decreasing over the years, even though there was a slight increase in 2025, said the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA).In an update on the ...
Adults in Singapore urged to take at least one HIV test, says infectious diseases agency
All adults aged 21 and above should undergo at least one HIV test in their lifetime, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said on May 23, in its ...
Singapore manpower and health minister relinquishes political office to prioritise family
Senior minister of state for manpower and health Dr Koh Poh Koon will leave political office on June 1, saying he needs to devote more time to his ...
Singapore Shipping Mogul Accused by US in Price Fixing Case
Singapore shipping tycoon Teo Siong Seng was accused by the US of colluding to raise dry-container prices, placing one of the city-state’s most prominent business figures at the center of a sweeping ...