expected. Nevertheless, officials and economists are likely to remain alert to any signs that the AI investment boom is losing momentum or that the Middle East conflict is generating renewed disruptions to energy supplies and global trade. For now, however, Singapore’s stronger-than-expected second-quarter performance and upgraded full-year outlook suggest that one of Asia’s most trade-dependent economies has demonstrated considerable resilience in the face of a volatile global environment, with the artificial intelligence revolution emerging as one of the most powerful drivers of growth.
