WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Singapore’s economy demonstrated resilience in the first quarter of 2026 with a year-on-year growth rate of 4.6 percent. The slight contraction of 0.3 percent from the previous quarter signals that headwinds may begin to materialize. The ongoing Middle East conflict will likely be the greatest threat to growth for the rest of the year. This will significantly impact Singapore’s outward-facing economy, with businesses confronting surging energy costs and potential supply chain … Continue Reading
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Nydia Ngiow
