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Singapore factory activity grows at fastest pace since December 2024 on AI demand

Workers at Add-Plus, an electronics manufacturing company that makes printed circuit boards.

S’pore manufacturing output rises in April, driven by AI-related tailwinds

On a seasonally adjusted month-on-month basis, manufacturing output increased 5.8 per cent in April 2026.

Singapore core inflation sees surprise drop in April but higher costs loom

While core inflation eased, private transport inflation jumped 8.1 per cent in April due to larger increases in petrol and car prices.

Singapore factory output rebounds in March, driven by electronics

The slower manufacturing output growth in February was due to temporary shutdowns during the Lunar New Year festive period, which largely normalised in March.

ST PHOTO: Arshi Iqbal

Singapore factory activity expands at a slower pace amid heightened US-Iran conflict

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Singapore inflation outlook for 2026 to be reassessed as energy prices soar from Iran war

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Generic photograph of shoppers buying groceries at Giant Tampines Hypermarket on Aug 19, 2025.

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Singapore retail sales drop 0.4% in January, partly because of later CNY timing

The decline in retail sales was partly due to Chinese New Year occurring in February this year as opposed to January last year. ST Photo: Gin Tay

Singapore factory activity expands for seventh straight month but outlook clouded by Iran conflict

Electronics growth is likely to remain a key pillar of support for the overall manufacturing sector, say analysts.

Singapore core inflation sees surprise drop to 1% in January

Analysts polled by Bloomberg had expected core inflation to rise to 1.5 per cent last month.

Singapore key exports rise 9.3% in January as AI demand fuels electronics shipments

Non-oil domestic exports (NODX) expanded 9.3 per cent, extending from the 6.1 per cent increase in December 2025.

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