16/07/2026
Singapore's manufacturing output grew 13% year-on-year in May 2026, extending the sector's strong performance, with the cluster rising 35.8% on the back of sustained global demand for AI-related semiconductors and . Precision engineering also posted robust growth, supported by increased production of equipment. While some sectors remained softer, economists expect AI-driven demand to continue supporting Singapore's manufacturing outlook in the coming months.
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Singapore's factory output saw a 13% rise in May, driven by strong AI demand in the electronics sector, marking nine consecutive months of growth. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.