SINGAPORE, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose by 12.4 percent year-on-year in April, accelerating from a 5.4 percent increase in March, according to data released by Enterprise Singapore on Friday.
Growth was broad-based, with both electronics and non-electronics exports contributing to the rise. Electronics exports surged 23.5 percent year-on-year, while non-electronics exports climbed 9.3 percent.
Non-oil re-exports also saw a sharp upswing, soaring 39.4 percent in April compared to a 5.4 percent rise the previous month. Gains were recorded in both electronics and non-electronics segments.
Overall, Singapore's total trade expanded by 14.7 percent year-on-year in April, following a 3.4 percent increase in March. ■
