Singapore's GDP growth strengthening and spreading to more sectors
MAS says most industries beyond electronics-linked segments have started to see signs of pickup
Singapore
SINGAPORE'S economic recovery is gathering pace, with growth rates accelerating over two straight quarters thanks largely to a sustained increase in global electronics demand, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said.
While pockets of weakness remain in some sectors, growth is broadening beyond trade-related industries, with economic expansion expected to remain steady in the coming year, the central bank noted in its latest macroeconomic review out on Friday.
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