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Surprise export dive sparks fears of revision in GDP outlook

March's 11.7% drop worst in over 2 years; pharma plunges 36% while electronics slides 26%

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Annabeth Leow

Annabeth Leow

Published Wed, Apr 17, 2019 · 09:50 PM
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