Can Singapore Thrive in a Less Globalised World?

About this episode

The episode discusses Singapore's economic resilience and the findings of the Singapore Briefing 2026 report with lead author Sarah Jane Mahmud.

Singapore's economy grew 4.6% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, showing steady resilience despite a moderate cooling from the previous quarter's expansion. This performance sets the stage for the Singapore Briefing 2026 report, which examines how the nation navigates a shifting global landscape - we discuss this report with its lead author,  Sarah Jane Mahmud, Senior Industry Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Sarah Jane Mahmud

Topics covered

• Singapore economy
• globalization
• economic growth
• industry analysis
• Bloomberg Intelligence
• 2026 report

Keywords

• Singapore
• economy
• globalization
• growth
• Bloomberg Intelligence
• Sarah Jane Mahmud
• 2026

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bloomberg Intelligence

Places: Singapore

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