Singapore has sharply upgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.5% to 5.5%, up from the earlier estimate of 2% to 4%, after the economy grew a stronger-than-expected 6.1% in the first half of the year.

So what’s behind the surge? How much of Singapore’s growth is being fuelled by the global AI investment boom and can that momentum continue through the rest of 2026?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sheana Yue, Senior Economist for Macro Forecasting at Oxford Economics, about what’s driving Singapore’s stronger outlook, the risks ahead, and whether this growth story has staying power.

Singapore has sharply upgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.5% to 5.5%, up from the earlier estimate of 2% to 4%, after the economy grew a stronger-than-expected 6.1% in the first half of the year.
So what&rsquo;s behind the surge? How much of Singapore&rsquo;s growth is being fuelled by the global AI investment boom and can that momentum continue through the rest of 2026?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Sheana Yue, Senior Economist for Macro Forecasting at Oxford Economics, about what&rsquo;s driving Singapore&rsquo;s stronger outlook, the risks ahead, and whether this growth story has staying power.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.