Latest news in Singapore? September 2nd, 2026
02-09-2026
Key news headlines and developments in Singapore for September 2, 2026:
- 2026 GDP Growth Forecast Raised to 5%: Private-sector economists in the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) quarterly Survey of Professional Forecasters raised their median GDP growth forecast for 2026 from 3.5% up to 5.0%. The upgrade is driven by strong manufacturing performance, non-oil domestic exports (NODX), and an ongoing surge in global demand for artificial intelligence-related hardware and semiconductors. Core inflation expectations eased slightly to 1.9%. Little Big Red Dot+ 2
- Diplomacy: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong visited Bangkok for the Singapore-Thailand Leaders’ Retreat, affirming strong bilateral ties and discussing enhanced cooperation across regional trade, energy, and digital economies. Little Big Red Dot
- Urban Redevelopment & Retail:
- Singapore Land Group confirmed that Marina Square shopping mall will close on March 31, 2027, ahead of a major multi-year redevelopment project slated through 2031. Little Big Red Dot
- Yishun 10 is also slated to close in March 2027 to make way for a new mixed-use development. CNA
- Infrastructure & Construction R&D: National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat announced an additional S$112 million allocated toward research and innovation in the built environment sector, alongside stricter site-supervision frameworks for large-scale developments. The Straits Times
- Regional Haze Advisory: The Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) issued a seasonal advisory noting that hazy conditions could affect Singapore over the coming fortnight due to persistent dry weather and rising hotspot activity across central and southern Sumatra and parts of Kalimantan. Mothership
- Public Safety & Domestic News: Emergency services responded to a fatal residential fire at a flat in Lorong Lew Lian, leaving one person dead and three hospitalized. Separately, two motorists are facing charges under intensified enforcement against driving while intoxicated with etomidate. CNA+ 1
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