Singapore's economy grew 5.7% in the second quarter, but the pace has started to ease as growth becomes increasingly uneven across different sectors.

While strong demand for AI continues to fuel manufacturing and exports, weaker performance in construction and trade, alongside rising geopolitical tensions and higher energy prices, are raising fresh questions about the road ahead.

Can AI continue to be Singapore's biggest growth engine? What risks could derail the economy in the months ahead? And what should businesses and consumers expect next?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Tay Qi Hang, Asia Analyst, Economist Intelligence Unit, to find out more.

Singapore's economy grew 5.7% in the second quarter, but the pace has started to ease as growth becomes increasingly uneven across different sectors.
While strong demand for AI continues to fuel manufacturing and exports, weaker performance in construction and trade, alongside rising geopolitical tensions and higher energy prices, are raising fresh questions about the road ahead.
Can AI continue to be Singapore's biggest growth engine? What risks could derail the economy in the months ahead? And what should businesses and consumers expect next? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Tay Qi Hang, Asia Analyst, Economist Intelligence Unit, to find out more.

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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.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

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.