Advance 1Q GDP figures came in at 1.3%, with manufacturing showing signs of contracting. CIMB Economist Song Seng Wun is crossing his fingers that a recovery may be possible in the future, but that a lot will hinge around the outcome of trade talks to see if it can hit the government's target range for 2019. 

<p>Advance 1Q GDP figures came in at 1.3%, with manufacturing showing signs of contracting. CIMB Economist Song Seng Wun is crossing his fingers that a recovery may be possible in the future, but that a lot will hinge around the outcome of trade talks to see if it can hit the government's target range for 2019.&nbsp;</p>

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