Singapore's March manufacturing output jumps 10.1% on-year, buoyed by electronics

Singapore's March manufacturing output beat expectations to increase 10.1% on-year, prompting some economists to lift first-quarter GDP forecasts. The electronics sector, which makes up more than a third of manufacturing output, grew 30% in March — its strongest performance in 16 months. While electronics propped up overall production, higher energy costs and oil prices are filtering through to growth, leaving a more uneven picture for the manufacturing sector. Beatrice Yap reports.