Singapore maintains 4-6% GDP forecast for 2021 despite increased Covid-19 uncertainties

The Straits Times2021-05-25

SINGAPORE - Singapore maintained its economic growth forecast range for this year at 4 per cent to 6 per cent, despite increased uncertainty over the economic conditions, the Ministry of Trade and ...

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HunterX
2021-05-25
HunterX
How come Sgp economy doing good or bad is not corrlated to my bank account? ?
- HunterX:
  SGP only can invest for dividend stocks. Market is too small for growth unlike US market.
The_scalper
2021-05-25
The_scalper
Good news & controlling recent spike in covidcases
KTran
2021-05-25
KTran
????
sUs
2021-05-25
sUs
Really ar??
小虎一飞冲天
2021-05-25
小虎一飞冲天
?
leelunsean92
2021-05-25
leelunsean92
True?

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