【环球财经】星展银行:预计2026年新加坡经济增长1.8% 现代服务业与建筑业将提供支撑
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-12-02 03:38

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that Singapore's economic growth is expected to slow down from 4.0% in 2025 to 1.8% in 2026 due to uncertainties in global tariff policies and fluctuations in the technology cycle [1] - Singapore's economy, being highly export-oriented, will face challenges from "2Ts": tariffs and the tech cycle, which will suppress trade-related sectors [1] - Despite external headwinds, Singapore's economy is characterized by "prudent resilience," supported by two internal engines: the modern services sector and a booming construction industry [1] Group 2 - The modern services sector, which includes finance, information communication, and professional services, will continue to act as an economic buffer due to Singapore's status as a global business hub and the benefits of digital transformation [1] - The construction industry is expected to be a growth highlight in 2026, driven by major infrastructure projects such as Changi Airport Terminal 5, Tuas Port, North-South Corridor, and integrated resort expansions [1] Group 3 - In terms of inflation and monetary policy, inflation in Singapore is expected to bottom out and rebound moderately, with overall inflation and core inflation projected at 1.2% and 1.0% respectively for 2026 [2] - The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is anticipated to maintain current monetary policy parameters in 2026 to retain flexibility in responding to fluctuations [2] Group 4 - The report predicts that the USD/SGD exchange rate will fluctuate between 1.25 and 1.30 in 2026 [3] - The Singapore government is updating its economic blueprint through the "Economic Strategy Review" to ensure long-term economic competitiveness amid increasing global economic fragmentation [3]