Singapore wrapped up 2025 with stronger-than-expected growth, as fourth-quarter GDP surprised on the upside and manufacturing activity stayed in expansion territory. But while the data point to resilience at home, global PMI readings suggest uneven growth and weaker confidence heading into 2026.

Dan Koh speaks with Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence, to unpack what Singapore’s latest PMI and GDP numbers really mean, how sustainable the momentum is, and what the global PMI signals tell us about risks and opportunities in the year ahead.

Singapore wrapped up 2025 with stronger-than-expected growth, as fourth-quarter GDP surprised on the upside and manufacturing activity stayed in expansion territory. But while the data point to resilience at home, global PMI readings suggest uneven growth and weaker confidence heading into 2026.
Dan Koh speaks with Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director at S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence, to unpack what Singapore&rsquo;s latest PMI and GDP numbers really mean, how sustainable the momentum is, and what the global PMI signals tell us about risks and opportunities in the year ahead.

From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what’s happening — and what’s worth your attention.

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And it’s not just talk — it’s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let’s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.

Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.