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Technology slump bottoms out, Philippines budget

A slump in electronics exports has been a key drag on economic growth across Asia in recent months, but there are tentative signs that the worst may now be over.  Meanwhile, after months of delays, the government in the Philippines has finally signed the 2019 budget into law. The move should provide a boost to economic growth in the second quarter. We are sending this week’s Weekly one day earlier than usual because our Singapore and London offices are closed on Friday

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