Monday, January 3, 2005

Singapore shows strong economic growth

by Brian Turner

Singapore’s economy continued to grow well in 2004, reaching a strong 8.1% for the year.

Manufacturing was especially strong for the year, though overall growth slowed into the fourth quarter, suggesting lower economic growth for 2005 to between 3-5%.

Although GDP also grew 2.4%, it was below market predictations, disappointing analysts.

Overall, strong oil prices had a contracting effect on the Singapore economy, but comes on the back of repeated double figure growth over the past couple of years.

 

 


 

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