A general view of the Central Business District and the Merlion, illuminated with a projection during the iLight Marina Bay on March 29, 2018 in Singapore.
Singapore narrowed its economic growth forecast to a range of 0.5% and 1.5% for this year, citing sluggish external demand amid a weak global economy.
The growth forecast was trimmed from an earlier range estimate of 0.5% to 2.5%, said the Ministry of Trade and Industry on Friday.
Gross domestic product for the April to June quarter grew 0.5% year-on-year, falling short of the government's advance estimate of 0.7% announced in July.
"Singapore's external demand outlook for the rest of the year remains weak," the ministry said in a statement.
Organizations:
Central Business District, Ministry of Trade, Industry, Gross
Locations:
Bay, Singapore