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Region tipped to grow 5.4% this year; 5.2% next year

This is due to improving global demand, says research office; two key risks - interest rates rising faster than expected and a rise in global trade tensions

Published Thu, May 3, 2018 · 09:50 PM

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Singapore

GROWTH in Asia is expected to remain robust in the coming years on the back of improving global demand, according to a new report out on Wednesday.

But two key risks could derail this rosy outlook: interest rates rising faster than expected, or an escalation in global trade tensions.

The report was rel…

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Region tipped to grow 5.4% this year; 5.2% next year

International

Philippines’ Recto sees rate-cut delay risk if peso sinks to 59

Ecuador president declares state of emergency over energy crisis

US Senate has agreement on Fisa reauthorisation, will vote on Friday night, Schumer says

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