By Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, May 25 (Reuters) - Singapore's economy grew a greater than expected 6.0% in the first quarter of 2026 from a year earlier, data showed on Monday, but officials said the ...
Singapore central bank working with industry group to streamline private bank account applications
SINGAPORE, May 25 (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank is working with the country's private banking industry group to shorten the time needed for wealthy individuals to open bank accounts, the bank's ...
Singapore Raises 2026 Exports Growth Forecast
Singapore raised its 2026 projection for non-oil domestic exports, bolstered by resilient artificial-intelligence demand, but flagged risks from a prolonged Middle East conflict and possible trade ...
Singapore upgrades 2026 key exports growth forecast as AI-related demand surges
Singapore revises its 2026 key exports growth forecast upwards due to surging AI-related demand for electronics, despite global risks. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore economy grows 6% y/y in Q1, above advance estimate
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
Welcome to Yahoo Singapore's live updates, your guide to some of the most compelling stories unfolding across the digital universe and beyond. Today, we're featuring a curated selection of some of ...
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.