Singapore must venture out to achieve sustained, quality growth: Chun Sing
It must connect with the world, widen its markets and create platforms the world can use, he says
Singapore
AS THE economy matures, Singapore must venture out instead of simply attracting activities here to achieve "sustained and quality economic growth", said Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing on Monday.
Beyond looking at gross domestic product (GDP) as a benchmark, Singapore has to focus on gross national income (GNI) as well, he said.
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