South Africa’s gross foreign exchange reserves rose to $75.95 billion in August 2026 from $73.45 billion in July, the highest level since May, driven by gold-price gains, maturing liquidity-management contracts and valuation adjustments, partly offset by government foreign exchange payments. Singapore’s official reserves increased to SGD 550.73 billion from SGD 549.30 billion, as gold and foreign exchange holdings rose to SGD 540.73 billion and outweighed declines in special drawing rights and its IMF reserve position.