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Singapore Economy Going from Strength to Strength

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 …

Singapore’s Growth Outlook Brightens for 2026

After a stronger-than-expected finish to 2025, the Ministry of Trade and Industry has raised Singapore’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to between 2 and 4 per cent, pointing to a global AI investment boom, resilient trade, and firm performance in sectors like manufacturing and finance. Selena Li…

#779 ft. Selena Ling - Chief Economist on How To Think Clearly In Uncertain Times

Selena Ling, Chief Economist of OCBC, joins us in our studio to answer the burning question on our minds: What does a Chief Economist actually do? In this wide-ranging conversation, Selena breaks down how she views the volatility in the markets today, why gold has regained relevance to investors, a…

#788: Minister David Neo Wants to Help Us Find Friends & Cultural Sensitivity for EP Workers

Acting Minister for MCCY, David Neo, wants to fix the problem of 1 in 10 Singaporeans have zero close friends. How? Through Arts & Sports. Meanwhile MOS Dinesh Vasu Dash unveils the “EP Journey”, a cultural sensitivity training for Employment Pass Holders. 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧: 𝙇𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝘞𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘰…

#TalkBack Crisis Convos (Ep10): Is the worst yet to come as stronger inflationary pressures expected?

Singapore’s core inflation held firm at 1.4 per cent in May. But, the road ahead might not be too smooth… With stronger pressures to come in the months ahead, is the worst yet to come? Daniel Martin discusses further with Selena Ling, Chief Economist and Head of OCBC Group Research.   See omnystudi…

#TalkBack Crisis Convos (Ep10): Is the worst yet to come as stronger inflationary pressures expected?

Singapore’s core inflation held firm at 1.4 per cent in May. But, the road ahead might not be too smooth… With stronger pressures to come in the months ahead, is the worst yet to come? Daniel Martin discusses further with Selena Ling, Chief Economist and Head of OCBC Group Research. See omnystudio.…

The Big Story: MAS backs a stronger Singdollar. Is Singapore bracing for more inflation?

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has tightened monetary policy for the second time in just three months, signalling growing concern over inflation despite a resilient economy. With higher global energy prices expected to push up the cost of imports, transport and everyday goods, what does this …

Biz Report: AI Booms while F&B Shrinks in Two Speed Economy

The Ministry of Trade and Industry has upgraded Singapore's 2026 GDP forecast to 4.5% to 5.5% (from previously 2$ to 4%). This growth is heavily fueled by a surge in global AI-related investments. However, persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to drag down secto…

#97- OCBC Chief Economist Explains How The Global Economic Order Is Changing

Thank you for checking out The Front Row Podcast and my interview with Selina Ling. Selena Ling is Chief Economist and Head of Global Markets Research & Strategy at OCBC, where she leads the team responsible for the bank's macroeconomic insights, forecasts, and trading recommendations across foreig…

Biz Report: Singapore Q3 GDP Beats Expectations

Singapore's Q3 advance estimates are out, showing a 5.4% year-on-year growth. While this marks a deceleration from last quarter's four-year high of 6.2%, it still comfortably beat market expectations of 5%. OCBC Chief Economist Selena Ling also break downs why the Monetary Authority of Singapore is…