Singapore exports

Economists lower Singapore growth forecast for 2026 to 3.5% from 3.6%: MAS survey

The Singapore economy expanded by 6 per cent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, slightly exceeding the survey’s median forecast of 5.8 per cent in the previous survey.

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Chips still king of S’pore exports amid non-tech upswing in Asia

The semiconductor sector contributes close to 6 per cent of Singapore’s gross domestic product and employs more than 35,000 people.

New Trump tariff of 12.5% would cover one-third of Singapore exports to the US: MTI

The new tariffs will replace a 10 per cent global levy under Section 122 when it expires in late July.

ST Explains: What does Trump’s new tariff on ‘forced labour’ mean for Singapore trade?

The proposed forced-labour tariff drew immediate criticism from major economies such as the EU and China, and experts expect lawsuits once it goes into effect.

Singapore could face 12.5% US tariff after forced labour trade probe

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From oil to coffee beans: Traders in Singapore find ways to deal with Middle East disruptions

Some 350 global commodity traders have a significant presence in Singapore.
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Memory chipmaker Micron says AI boom is here to stay as it ramps up Singapore investment

The market capitalisation of New York-listed Micron as of May 26, 2026, stands at about US$847 billion (S$1 trillion), up from US$110 billion a year ago.

Singapore upgrades 2026 key exports growth forecast as AI-related demand surges

Nodx grew by 9.6 per cent in the first quarter, extending the 12.7 per cent expansion in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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Singapore economy can overcome tariff and war risks as global trade continues to grow

Asian economies likely to experience a trade boom as investments in manufacturing surge, analysts say.

Singapore key exports surge 15.3% in March on AI-driven electronics demand

Despite the Iran war breaking out at the end of February, March saw non-oil domestic exports growing for the seventh consecutive month.

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