Singapore's growth should hold steady in 2018 despite rising trade friction: MAS chief

Singapore

SINGAPORE's economy should continue to expand in 2018 although protectionism risks have risen, said Ravi Menon, Monetary Authority of Singapore managing director.

He said overall growth in gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to come in at around 2.5 to 3.5 per cent in 2018, unchanged from an earlier official forecast released in May.