Singapore 1Q26 GDP: Sustained AI-related tailwinds outweighed limited growth drag (so far) from Middle East conflict

2026

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1) Singapore's economy experienced a stronger-than-expected first quarter in 2026, driven by sustained AI-related growth, which so far has offset the limited drag from the Middle East conflict.
2) * Singapore's 1Q26 GDP growth was revised sharply higher to 6.0% y/y, 1.0% q/q sa.
* The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) maintained its 2026 growth forecast range at "2.0 to 4.0%".
* The outlook for 2026 GDP growth has been raised to 3.2% due to 1Q outperformance and sustained AI-related tailwinds.
3) Singapore GDP, AI, Middle East Conflict, Economic Outlook, 2026 Growth

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