Singapore's economy grew 5.7% in Q2, easing from 6.3% in previous quarter: Advance estimates
Singapore's economy grew by 5.7% in the second quarter of 2026, driven largely by a strong performance in the manufacturing sector. However, the chemicals cluster faced contractions due to supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Why it matters
Economic growth data for Singapore serves as a key indicator for regional trade health and the impact of global supply chain volatility.
The manufacturing sector grew 12.2 per cent in the April to June period, compared with the same months a year ago.
The article reports standard economic indicators based on government data without subjective framing.
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