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 pac...
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 ...
#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,...
#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.
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#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.
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#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.
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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 thi...
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 sec...
#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 fore...
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 ...
