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Return to Phase 2 measures unlikely to impact Singapore's GDP growth for 2021; K-shaped recovery expected: UOB

Felicia Tan
Felicia Tan • 2 min read
Return to Phase 2 measures unlikely to impact Singapore's GDP growth for 2021; K-shaped recovery expected: UOB
UOB economist Barnabas Gan's remarks come as social restriction measures are tightened from May 8 to 30.
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UOB economist Barnabas Gan says he still expects a K-shaped recovery in Singapore, and that the return to Phase 2 measures is likely to have little impact on Singapore's GDP growth in 2021.

“This is due to two reasons: [first], there are no restrictions on business operations (except for the closure of gyms and dine-in services restriction of up to 5 persons), while [second], the return to Phase 2 will last for merely three weeks,” he writes in a macro note dated May 5.

Gan’s remarks come after Singapore returns to Phase 2 measures as the multi-ministry task force tightens social restriction measures. The measures will take place from May 8 to May 30.

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