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Factories reopened in June, but weak global demand continues to hurt

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Annabeth Leow

Annabeth Leow

Published Fri, Jul 3, 2020 · 09:50 PM
    Mild pick-up

    Singapore

    SINGAPORE factories were set to ramp up activity in June as a two-month "circuit breaker" ended, an early sentiment gauge has suggested.

    But with end-demand still capped by the novel coronavirus pandemic that has ravaged the globe, the manufacturing sector could still face negative territory in the coming months.

    Singapore economyManufacturing

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