Singapore Economy Expands 5.4% as Third-Quarter Momentum Holds
Singapore's economy expanded 5.4% year on year in the third quarter, while a 1.1% sequential gain showed continued underlying momentum.
Trusted Insights. Asian Perspective.
Singapore's economy expanded 5.4% year on year in the third quarter, while a 1.1% sequential gain showed continued underlying momentum.
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