Singapore's economy experienced a 1.2% growth in 2023, exceeding the "around 1%" forecast thanks to a robust fourth-quarter performance. The advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry revealed a notable 2.8% expansion in Q4, spearheaded by a manufacturing sector turnaround. Despite a yearly dip in manufacturing, strong gains in construction and services helped bolster the overall growth, with the economy also continuing its upward trend quarter-on-quarter.