Hot Topics on Regional Economy

Sep 2026

Economists raise Singapore’s 2026 growth forecast to 5% on AI boom: MAS survey

Private-sector economists have bumped up their 2026 growth forecast for Singapore’s economy to 5 per cent, up from 3.5 per cent, following a surprise surge in exports and manufacturing output in the first half of the year.

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Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis

Asian economies are racing to build up storage capacity to reduce their exposure to conflict in the Middle East.

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23 financial institutions commit to train 80,000 Singapore staff in AI skills by 2028

The Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) is launching an artificial intelligence co-lab with 23 financial institutions (FIs) to assess the impact of AI on skills and jobs, and test and develop practical approaches to training and job redesign.

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Singapore semiconductor industry commits over S$500m to R&D as global chip race intensifies

Semiconductor industry players have committed more than S$500 million (US$390 million) to research and development projects in Singapore over five years from 2026.

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