Electronics shipments continue to grow on global AI demand

Singapore’s electronics exports have been robust on global AI-related demand, jumping 131.8% in August from a year earlier. © Reuters
KENTARO TAKEDA
September 17, 2026 13:40 JST
SINGAPORE — Singapore’s exports surged 46.2% in August from a year earlier, marking their strongest growth in 38 years as global AI-related demand continued to provide a strong tailwind for the city-state’s electronics sector.