Singapore manufacturing
Budget 2026: Singapore commits S$800 million to semicon R&D to deepen ‘high-impact’ tech capabilities
A new S$60 million national R&D centre for power electronics to open by April 2026, to drive partnerships between academia and industry
Economists expect global AI tailwinds to sustain through H1 2026, as Singapore’s factory output rises 16.6% in January
Factory output was driven by a surge in electronics manufacturing, which more than doubled from the previous month
Economists raise Singapore’s 2026 growth forecast to 3.6%, majority see MAS holding in April
Headline inflation is projected at 1.5%
Singapore’s key exports up 9.3% in January, fuelled by electronics shipments on strong AI demand
Non-oil domestic exports to all but two of the Republic’s top 10 markets grow
Budget 2026: AI boost a shot in the arm, but funding alone won’t drive transformation, says industry
Expanded support lowers barriers to adoption, but scaling will depend on guidance and workforce readiness
Singapore revises 2025 GDP growth to 5% from 4.8% earlier, bolstered by a strong Q4
MTI raises 2026 forecast economic expansion to 2% to 4%, compared to 1% to 3% previously
Refreshed Food Manufacturing Industry Digital Plan to simplify digital adoption, support scaling efforts
The second iteration plan allows companies to adopt the right solutions to enhance their operations and thrive in a competitive market
Freshening Industries, maker of Zappy wet wipes, boosts productivity with round-the-clock automation
Its new Loyang facility is 3.5 times bigger than the previous plant and features a smart shuttle storage hub that lifts output by over 50%
Singapore manufacturing PMI at a 10-month high in January, driven by AI boom
The overall purchasing managers’ index is up 0.2 point at 50.5, marking the sixth straight month of expansion
‘Muted’ outlook for Singapore’s manufacturing sector in 2026: SMF chief
The federation rolls out initiatives to help manufacturers embrace Industry 5.0 as predicted growth slows and geopolitical risks intensify
