A slow 2023 for Singapore

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	Asia Daily Briefing - Midday Update November 23, 2022

	Singapore sees 2023 GDP growth as low as 0.5% as exports slump SINGAPORE -- Singapore projects its economic growth rate for next year to come in as low as 0.5%, as an export slump underscores a worsening global outlook.   "Singapore's external demand outlook has softened further due to the weaker outlook for the eurozone amid an energy crunch, as well as for China as it continues to grapple with recurring COVID-19 outbreaks," Gabriel Lim, permanent secretary for the city-state's Ministry of Trade and Industry, said Wednesday.   Read the full story here.
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