Singapore closed 2025 on a strong note - advance estimates show the economy expanded 4.8% for the full year,  beating the government’s earlier forecast of around 4% and marking the fastest pace of growth since 2021.  We ask Selena Ling, Chief Economist, OCBC Bank if Singapore can sustain that pace of growth into 2026, amid ongoing trade, policy and geopolitical uncertainties.



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Singapore closed 2025 on a strong note - advance estimates show the economy expanded 4.8% for the full year,&nbsp; beating the government’s earlier forecast of around 4% and marking the fastest pace of growth since 2021.&nbsp; We ask Selena Ling, Chief Economist, OCBC Bank if Singapore can sustain that pace of growth into 2026, amid ongoing trade, policy and geopolitical uncertainties.Image Credit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Shutterstock.com">Shutterstock.com</a>

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