SINGAPORE: Singapore's economy expanded at a faster-than-expected 7.7 percent in the fourth quarter from a year ago, benefitting from a rebound in global trade and the city-state's foray into new areas such as biotechnology.
The preliminary figure for October-December quarter brings growth for the full year to 5.7 percent, better than a government forecast of around 5 percent.
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