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Singapore's factory output ends on a weak note

Out of the six manufacturing clusters, only two - biomedical manufacturing and transport engineering - saw expansion

Published Fri, Jan 25, 2019 · 09:50 PM

Singapore

SINGAPORE'S factory output ended the year on a dismal note as it failed to meet economist expectations in the last month of 2018 - a signal that the manufacturing sector is fast losing its momentum with the peaking of the electronics cycle and slowing global demand.

This comes as greater volatility has been observed in the industrial production numbers of late, with uncertainty from the trade war further clouding the outlook and denting business sentiment.

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Singapore's factory output ends on a weak note

Economy & Policy

Singapore’s inflation eases more than expected in March, with headline inflation at 2.5-year low

8 in 10 firms in S-E Asia, Greater China positive about business environment: UOB survey

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