Economy

Singapore ups 2021 GDP outlook to 6-7% on fast vaccine progress

Eased COVID rules and steady exports to spur recovery after Q2's 14.7% growth

KENTARO IWAMOTO, Nikkei staff writer
August 11, 2021 09:01 JST
Updated on August 11, 2021 13:37 JST

SINGAPORE -- Singapore on Wednesday upgraded its growth projection for this year to a range of 6% to 7%, from the previous 4% to 6%, with a roughly 70% COVID-19 vaccination rate enabling plans to gradually reopen more of the economy.

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