Posted on 02/10/2026 7:29:43 PM PST by nickcarraway
Singapore's economy has grown above 5 per cent for two consecutive years – a feat last achieved in 2010 and 2011.
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MTI attributed 2025's robust GDP expansion primarily to manufacturing, wholesale trade, and finance and insurance sectors.
The electronics cluster and machinery, equipment and supplies segment experienced particularly strong growth, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence-related electronics.
Accommodative financial conditions supported growth in the finance and insurance sector.
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One of my high school friends has lived in Singapore for over 40 years. He’s a software engineer for one of the companies that specializes in CNC machines. He and his wife really love living there. They came in for our 50th high school reunion, they arrived from Singapore to LAX. Randy said LAX reminded him of a 3rd world airport.
Been there a few times. Used to have a IT team there but that was moved to KP Malaysia. The Singapore airport is stunning so most airports will lose that contest.
Don’t they still use public lashings?
Is their growth of their GDP possible from any increases in Learing Center locations?
Singapore knows how to fight a real war on drugs.
Randy said LAX reminded him of a 3rd world airport.
Singapore is run like a company - the PM gets a salary boost (or reduction) based on the economy’s performance.
And their politicians are paid well, so no bribery.
And very strict laws, well enforced
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