Economist, Centennial Asia Advisors

Jason Tan

Economist

Centennial Asia Advisors

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Growth drivers are faltering: <ul>
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The economy grew 2.1% y/y in 2Q16, unchanged from 1Q16, with a weak 1.1% y/y rebound in manufacturing and tepid growth in construction of 3.3% in 2Q16, down from 4.0% in 1Q16.</li>
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Services growth decelerated to 1.4% y/y in 2Q16, down from 1.7% y/y in 1Q16 as key engines lost traction: wholesale &amp; retail trade increased 2.2% in 2Q16, down from 2.9% in 1Q16, significantly slowing from 6.1% growth in 2015. Business services contracted for the first time since 2003, probably…</li>
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Growth drivers are faltering: 

The economy grew 2.1% y/y in 2Q16, unchanged from 1Q16, with a weak 1.1% y/y rebound in manufacturing and tepid growth in construction of 3.3% in 2Q16, down from 4.0% in 1Q16.

Services growth decelerated to 1.4% y/y in 2Q16, down from 1.7% y/y in 1Q16 as key engines lost traction: wholesale &amp; retail trade increased 2.2% in 2Q16, down from 2.9% in 1Q16, significantly slowing from 6.1% growth in 2015. Business services contracted for the first time since 2003, probably…


Singapore: Languid Economy Rapidly Losing Growth Drivers