Singapore's economy grew 5.7% in Q2 2026, slowing from Q1 due to eased expansion in construction and trade, despite AI manufacturing strength. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The manufacturing sector grew 12.2 per cent in the April to June period, compared with the same months a year ago.

The growth figure was higher than the 5.5% expected, but lower than the revised 6.3% in the first quarter.