Singapore Faces "High Risk" of Technical Recession Amid External Uncertainties, Say Economists

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Weaker exports amid lacklustre external demand and a limited boost from China’s reopening are among the uncertainties ahead for Singapore's economy, according to private-sector economists.A view of ...

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