By Xinghui Kok and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Singapore raised its economic growth forecast for 2026 on Tuesday, saying a stronger-than-expected global artificial intelligence ...
Young Singaporeans on Singapore at 100: Safe, fair, united and offering a better life
Some things should remain. Some things should change. Singapore’s first six decades were built on grit, discipline and a belief that a small country could carve its own way in the world. As it looks ...
THOUSANDS RAISED A TIGER ACROSS 61 LOCATIONS IN AN ISLANDWIDE TOAST TO SINGAPORE’S 61ST BIRTHDAY
SINGAPORE, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This National Day, born in Singapore Tiger Beer turned Singapore's 61st birthday into a collective islandwide toast, bringing thousands together at 61 ...
Singapore must not fear unusual, innovative approaches to future challenges, says Jayakumar at book launch
Professor S Jayakumar giving a speech at the launch of his book Creating Three Unique Singapore Laws, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Aug 12, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Ili Mansor) SINGAPORE: ...
JETCO Connect 2.0 drives Johor – Singapore collaboration to create new tourism offerings
Tourism businesses and industry partners invited to collaborate with JETCO as Visit Johor 2026 gathers momentum.
Elected Presidency, GRC, NCMP schemes have served Singapore well: SM Lee
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the launch of the book Creating Three Unique Singapore Laws by Professor S Jayakumar, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Aug 12, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Ili Mansor) SINGAPORE: The Elected Presidency, Non-Constituency MP ...
Singapore snake sighting draws buzz over rare species that is both venomous and poisonous
An unusual snake encounter at Singapore's MacRitchie Reservoir has drawn online attention as experts stress that people should stay far away from the venomous and poisonous animal. Identified as a blue-necked keelback, the reptile carries a rare double distinction: it is both venomous and poisonous, with the ability to inject and release toxins.
Singapore Raises 2026 Growth Forecast as AI Exports Surge
Singapore raised its 2026 growth forecast to 4.5%–5.5% as AI demand lifts electronics exports, while dependence on global AI spending increases.
Singapore’s Sea tops quarterly revenue estimates as Shopee fuels e-commerce growth
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Singapore's Sea Ltd beat estimates for quarterly revenue on Tuesday, powered by growth at its e-commerce business led by Shopee and rising demand for its financial services.
Tickets for Singapore’s ASEAN football championship semi-final first-leg match against Thailand on sale Aug 12
SINGAPORE: Tickets for Singapore's ASEAN football championship semi-final first-leg match against Thailand will go on sale on Wednesday (Aug 12). Sales of the tickets will start at 11am.
AI capex wave pushes Singapore to double its 2026 growth outlook
Singapore GDP grew 5.9% year-on-year in Q2 2026, and MTI raised its full-year forecast to 4.5% to 5.5% as AI capital spending lifted electronics exports.
Singapore upgrades 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5% on stronger AI boom
Singapore's economy is set for a significant upgrade in its 2026 growth forecast to 5.5% due to a powerful AI boom. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore GDP grows 5.9% y/y in Q2, government raises 2026 forecast on AI boom
SINGAPORE, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Singapore's economy grew 5.9% in the second quarter of 2026 from a year earlier, government data showed on Tuesday, higher than an official advance estimate of 5.7%. For ...
Singapore tech students face higher expectations as AI reshapes jobs
Fresh tech graduates in Singapore are facing higher expectations as AI transforms software development and entry-level roles. A YouthTechSG survey found that 83.3% of tertiary students want help with ...
Navan Upgrades Singapore Airlines NDC to Direct Connection
Navan (NASDAQ: NAVN), the global AI-powered business travel and expense platform, today announced that it has upgraded its Singapore Airlines NDC access to a direct connection using the carrier’s ...
Brookfield sued by Singapore real estate billionaire, development company after $400M multi-property buy
Soilbuild Group is suing Brookfield after the investment giant bought buildings from Mapletree independently from their joint venture.