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Singapore Exports Surge 38.4% as AI Demand Powers Electronics Boom

Singapore, 17 June 2026 – Singapore’s key exports rose far more than expected in May, powered by robust artificial-intelligence-related demand that lifted electronics shipments and reinforced the city-state’s role in the global technology supply chain.

Non-oil domestic exports, or NODX, expanded 38.4% year-on-year in May, extending the 24.4% increase recorded in April. The performance marked one of Singapore’s strongest export readings in decades and showed how the AI investment cycle is feeding directly into trade flows across Asia.

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  • Rebecca Hsu is a Senior Economist and Lead Analyst for The Ledger Asia, focusing on the rapidly evolving financial landscapes of East and Southeast Asia. With a background in sovereign risk assessment and emerging market trends, Rebecca provides sharp commentary on trade dynamics, monetary policy, and the digital economy's impact on regional growth.

    Formerly a strategic advisor for major financial institutions in Hong Kong, she excels at translating complex macroeconomic shifts into actionable insights for investors and policymakers. Her work at The Ledger Asia centers on China’s economic transition and the burgeoning manufacturing hubs of ASEAN, ensuring readers stay ahead of Asia’s shifting financial tides.

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