81.   The electronics sector was also higher.

82.   The downturn in the electronics sector would dampen expansion in the second half of the year, leading economic growth to moderate, the report said.

83.   The downturn in the semiconductor industry appeared to be bottoming out, an indication that the local electronics sector would see a recovery soon, the ministry said.

84.   The electronics sector enjoyed the biggest gains.

85.   The electronics sector held morning gains on expectations of good third quarter results and the positive impact of a strengthening US dollar.