Opportunities for growth abound despite tensions
Singapore
THE global political and economic landscape of 2018 is one characterised by the protectionist stance of the Trump administration, rising populism and festering US-China trade relations. And the global outlook for 2019 suggests that such signs might not let up just yet.
Speaking at the Canon Outlook Forum at Marina Bay Sands on Thursday, Danny Quah, dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, said: "We will still face geopolitical tension from trade relations between the US and China, which may result in the shrinking of Singapore's trading markets, which could lead to the downsizing of businesses."
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