2017 surge helps ring in optimism

Over the past year or so, manufacturing has been the star and it could deliver again in 2018. A slew of new consumer electronics fuelled a pick-up in global demand and helped reverse the economy's fortune.
Over the past year or so, manufacturing has been the star and it could deliver again in 2018. A slew of new consumer electronics fuelled a pick-up in global demand and helped reverse the economy's fortune.PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
Over the past year or so, manufacturing has been the star and it could deliver again in 2018. A slew of new consumer electronics fuelled a pick-up in global demand and helped reverse the economy's fortune.
Song Seng Wun
Over the past year or so, manufacturing has been the star and it could deliver again in 2018. A slew of new consumer electronics fuelled a pick-up in global demand and helped reverse the economy's fortune.
Mr Sam Chee Wah
Over the past year or so, manufacturing has been the star and it could deliver again in 2018. A slew of new consumer electronics fuelled a pick-up in global demand and helped reverse the economy's fortune.
Selena Ling
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