Exports rise 0.9% in April, defy forecast of 3.4% fall
Some economists see uptrend continuing in coming months as global economy picks up
Singapore
NON-OIL domestic exports (NODX) kicked off the second quarter with a stronger-than-expected performance, and some economists expect this to continue in coming months as the global economy picks up.
NODX crept up 0.9 per cent from a year ago in April, defying the market's prediction of a 3.4 per cent decline. Last month's rise came on the heels of a 6.6 per cent drop in March.
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