13/01/2021
The economists also held on to their earlier forecast of a rebound for 2021, predicting a 5.5% growth. The figure is in line with the government’s forecast of between 4% and 6% expansion for next year.
A further deterioration in the COVID-19 pandemic continued to top the list of downside risks to the economy. It is followed by concerns on insufficient stimulus as well as the escalation in US-China trade tensions, noted CNA.