Monday, January 17, 2011

Updated Singapore Country Profile : Beating the Recession

Thomas White Global Investing
Country Profile : Singapore Updated

Singapore: The Jewel in Asia's Crown
The Merlion in Singapore

The hottest economy in the world

The Singapore economy power-surged its way to an astonishing 18.8% growth year-on-year in the second quarter of 2010. Much of the scorching pace of growth has been driven by a rise in the output of biomedical manufacturing, and continued expansion in the nation's electronics sector. This tiny state, in September 2010, held the distinction of being the fastest growing economy in the world, an incredible achievement for a nation that is often eclipsed by much bigger Asian powerhouses like Thailand, China or India.

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