Singapore’s economy beats expectations as gov’t warns of Iran war fallout
Singapore's economy has outperformed expectations, growing 6 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026. This growth is largely attributed to strong demand for AI-related products, which has helped mitigate the negative impacts of the ongoing conflict in Iran. Despite potential risks from rising energy prices, the government maintains a steady growth outlook for the year.
- ▪Singapore's GDP grew 6 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, exceeding the official estimate of 4.6 percent.
- ▪The growth was driven by robust performances in wholesale trade, manufacturing, and finance sectors, particularly due to AI-related demand.
- ▪The Ministry of Trade and Industry has kept its 2026 growth outlook steady at between 2 and 4 percent despite risks from the Iran conflict.
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- ▪ Singapore’s economy grows on back of AI boom, defying Iran war slowdown — South China Morning Post
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Economy|International TradeSingapore’s economy beats expectations as gov’t warns of Iran war falloutGDP grows 6 percent year-on-year in first quarter as AI boom outweighs rising energy costs.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoSingapore is a major world producer of semiconductors and semiconductor equipment [File: Wong Maye-E/AP]By John PowerPublished On 25 May 202625 May 2026Singapore’s economy has grown faster than expected in the first three months of the year as furious demand for AI chips has outweighed the fallout of the United States-Israel war on Iran.Singapore’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 6 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, the Ministry of Trade and…
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