SINGAPORE: Singapore's trade-reliant economy shrank less than anticipated in the second quarter but the government warned yesterday of continued uncertainties and downside risks.
The wealthy city-state's economy contracted 0.7% in the second quarter from the first on an annualised and seasonally-adjusted basis, not as bad as advance estimates in July that had indicated a contraction of 1.1% but still a surprise to economists.
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