Economy

Singapore ready to stimulate ailing economy, PM says

Data next week is expected to confirm Singapore experienced its slowest pace of expansion in a decade in the second quarter on a year-on-year basis.

Aug 9, 2019

By Reuters

China second quarter GDP growth slows to 27-year low, more stimulus expected

While more upbeat June factory output and retail sales offered signs of improvement, some analysts cautioned the gains may not be sustainable.

Jul 15, 2019

By Reuters

Singapore can't rule out off-cycle monetary easing: central bank

The MAS will wait for second quarter growth numbers in July before finalizing any revision to its full-year forecast, said Ed Robinson, deputy managing director for economic policy.

Jun 27, 2019

By Reuters

Singapore aims to create 10,000 tech jobs in three years

DISG also said it will assist companies in areas such as ride-hailing, e-commerce, fintech, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

Jun 27, 2019

By Reuters

Trade war: China prepared for long economic battle with US

Tensions rose sharply in May after the Trump administration accused China of reneging on promises it had made during months of talks.

Jun 17, 2019

By IBTimes SG Desk

Huawei

Australia's GDP growth hits decade low, stimulus needed to avoid recession

The 1.8% annual expansion fell far short of the long-term average of 3.5% and was the weakest since the global financial crisis.

Jun 5, 2019

By Reuters

Singapore's GDP growth to slow to 1.9% in 2019, weighed by challenging export outlook

The economic growth across the Southeast Asia region is expected to decelerate, moderating to 4.8% in 2019.

Jun 4, 2019

By IBTimes SG Desk

Economists fear of 2020 recession in US: Report

The report by the National Association for Business Economics is based on responses by 53 economists.

Jun 3, 2019

By IANS

South Korea's latest big export: Jobless college graduates

Facing an job crunch at home, many young South Koreans are now signing up for government-sponsored programmes for jobs abroad.

May 13, 2019

By Reuters

Asian stocks, yuan fall as Sino-US trade talks deadlocked; investors await China retaliation

The trade talk became more confusing after US and China appeared at a deadlock over trade negotiations on Sunday.

May 13, 2019

By Reuters

Cranes can be seen on a construction site at the inner-city suburb of Barangaroo, the site of the Australian casino operator Crown Resorts new Sydney waterfront resort, with the Sydney Opera House located on Sydney Harbour in Australia, August 9, 2018. RE

Australia's export billions go missing, statisticians suspected

The divergence is only getting larger as surging iron ore prices lifted exports to all-time highs in the March quarter.

May 13, 2019

By Reuters

China steps up oversight of firms to strengthen market development

China's stock market has been suffering losses amid escalating trade friction with the United States.

May 11, 2019

By Reuters

Recession risks prod BOJ to strengthen forward guidance in April

BOJ kept intact a pledge to guide short-term interest rates at minus 0.1 percent and long-term rates around zero percent via aggressive bond buying.

May 10, 2019

By Reuters

Trump's tariff hike on $200 billion of Chinese goods takes effect

Hike comes in the midst of two days of talks between top US and Chinese negotiators to try ending end a 10-month trade war between them.

May 10, 2019

By Reuters

Singapore central bank to reveal FX intervention, improving transparency

The MAS discloses less information than most other major central banks about how it comes to its decisions.

May 8, 2019

By Reuters

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Analysis: US Growth, a Puzzle to Policymakers, Could Pose Global Risks

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Economy

Singapore ready to stimulate ailing economy, PM says

China second quarter GDP growth slows to 27-year low, more stimulus expected

Singapore can't rule out off-cycle monetary easing: central bank

Singapore aims to create 10,000 tech jobs in three years

Trade war: China prepared for long economic battle with US

Australia's GDP growth hits decade low, stimulus needed to avoid recession

Singapore's GDP growth to slow to 1.9% in 2019, weighed by challenging export outlook

Economists fear of 2020 recession in US: Report

South Korea's latest big export: Jobless college graduates

Asian stocks, yuan fall as Sino-US trade talks deadlocked; investors await China retaliation

Australia's export billions go missing, statisticians suspected

China steps up oversight of firms to strengthen market development

Recession risks prod BOJ to strengthen forward guidance in April

Trump's tariff hike on $200 billion of Chinese goods takes effect

Singapore central bank to reveal FX intervention, improving transparency

Analysis: US Growth, a Puzzle to Policymakers, Could Pose Global Risks

Analysis: US Growth, a Puzzle to Policymakers, Could Pose Global Risks

UK Retailers to Trim Jobs and Costs as Consumer Spending Slumps Amid Tight Rates

UK Retailers to Trim Jobs and Costs as Consumer Spending Slumps Amid Tight Rates

China Trims Rates to Revive Growth; Markets Sink on Lower-Than-Expected Cut

China Trims Rates to Revive Growth; Markets Sink on Lower-Than-Expected Cut