Singapore raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5% from 2.0%-4.0%, supported by stronger-than-expected AI investment and a milder impact from the Middle East conflict. The economy grew 5.9% year-on-year in Q2, while robust AI-related demand is expected to support growth in the second half of the year.

Singapore's economy is set for a significant upgrade in its 2026 growth forecast to 5.5% due to a powerful AI boom. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Ministry of Trade and Industry said the outlook for the rest of the year has improved due to stronger AI-related spending and a less severe-than-feared impact from the Middle…