Revised Q1 GDP data show that Singapore’s economy grew more strongly than first thought at the start of 2021. While a resurgence in virus cases is likely to drag on GDP this quarter, this headwind should prove temporary if the government is again successful at bringing the spread under control. Meanwhile, buoyant external demand for electronics and pharmaceuticals should continue to boost growth.
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