Singapore's GDP growth projected below mid-point of 1.5-3.5 pct range for 2019

A worker cleans the facade of Singapore's Esplanade on Feb. 15, 2019. Singapore's gross domestic product (GDP) will increase 1.5 to 3.5 percent in 2019, with growth expected to come in slightly below the mid-point of the forecast range, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said on Friday. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)