SINGAPORE: Singapore on Monday downgraded its 2020 economic growth forecast as it braces for a hit from the novel coronavirus outbreak, opening up the possibility of a recession this year.
The revision came as the trade ministry reported final fourth-quarter GDP data that was slightly higher than advance estimates, but also downgraded its 2020 exports forecast.
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