BBC News, 19 May 2011Singapore has raised its economic growth forecast after a manufacturing boost at the start of year.
Gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 8.3% in the first quarter compared to the same period a year earlier, the Trade and Industry Ministry said.
The government said it now expects growth of between 5% and 7% this year, 1 percentage point higher than its previous forecast. Full story
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