Singapore grows 5.4% as manufacturing momentum eases
Advance third-quarter estimates show continued expansion, with a pullback in manufacturing from the previous quarter.
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Economists Lift Singapore's 2026 Growth Forecast to 5% on AI-Led Tech Upturn
The latest MAS survey of professional forecasters shows private-sector economists raising their 2026 GDP growth projection to 5%, up sharply from 3.5% in June, led by stronger manufacturing.
Middle East Conflict and an AI Bubble: The Risks Shadowing Singapore's Upbeat Outlook
Behind the upgraded growth forecasts, Singapore economists are watching two big threats: a flare-up in the Middle East that could spike oil prices, and the risk of an AI investment bubble bursting.
A Singapore charity turns home-based skills into income for women who can't work full-time
Rise and Thrive pairs lower-income women in Singapore with mentors to build small home businesses. Begun as a single volunteering stint, it has since supported 91 women through training, sales networks and community.
Ten years on, a charity born in a rainstorm is still changing how Singapore sees migrant workers
It's Raining Raincoats started when lawyer Dipa Swaminathan stopped for two workers sheltering under cardboard. A decade later it runs meals, gifts and community events, while pressing for better pay and safer transport.
Singapore's Economy Grows 5.4% in Q3 2026 as Manufacturing Cools From Q2 Surge
Advance MTI estimates show Singapore's economy expanding 5.4% year-on-year in the third quarter, easing from 6.2% in Q2 as manufacturing growth slowed but stayed robust.
MAS Holds Singapore Dollar Policy Steady in October as Inflation Outlook Cools
The Monetary Authority of Singapore left its exchange-rate policy band unchanged at its October review, pausing after two tightening moves earlier in 2026 as inflation ran lower than projected.
China’s factory PMI returns to expansion, but smaller firms lag
The September survey rose to 50.1, while employment and smaller-enterprise readings remained below the threshold.
India’s UPI scale puts payment security at the centre of inclusion
A Finance Ministry disclosure records 554.9 million onboarded users and outlines safeguards for the digital payments network.
Bank of Japan’s September decision highlights an inflation balancing act
The policy rate moved to around 1.25%, while published opinions reveal disagreement over the strength of domestic demand.
Australia sheds 39,300 jobs as September labour data soften
Part-time employment fell, while the statistics bureau urges caution over monthly volatility and survey changes.