Hot Topics on Regional Economy

Apr 2026

Singapore’s manufacturing output beats forecasts in March, but chemicals decline signals emerging Iran war risk

Singapore’s manufacturing output surged 10.1 per cent year on year in March 2026, beating forecasts and accelerating from 3.3 per cent growth the month prior, data from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) showed on Monday (Apr 27).

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Why UAE’s exit from Opec is good news for Asia’s energy security

Asia’s oil import-dependent economies will benefit from the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) exit from Opec, though the ongoing closure of the arterial Strait of Hormuz may not offer any immediate relief from soaring prices, analysts say.

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Faster loan approvals, automated client checks: How AI agents are used by banks, including in S’pore

Quicker loan approvals and shorter customer onboarding time may become the norm as financial services firms worldwide and in Singapore turn towards artificial intelligence (AI) agents to handle more intelligent tasks.

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Singapore logistics firms brace for tougher times, but EV adopters yet to feel the pinch

After suddenly losing his job during a retrenchment exercise at South Korean firm CJ Logistics Asia that began earlier this month, finding work again is proving difficult for one middle-aged Singaporean.

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