Economy

Singapore assets under management growth declines year-on-year

Economists slash Singapore GDP, exports growth expectations further

Weakness in sectors like finance, insurance, construction and trade would push Singpore growth numbers down.

Dec 14, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore and Malaysia closer to signing $16 bln high speed rail link deal

Lee, Najib to attend signing of high speed rail line project in Kuala Lumpur

High speed rail line will 'boost connectivity, strengthen economic ties and enhance people-to-people linkages '.

Dec 13, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore jobs outlook gloomy as only 15% of employers look at hire in Q1 2017

Singapore jobs outlook gloomy as only 15% of employers look at hiring in Q1 2017

'The growing mismatch between jobs and skills looms ahead and will worsen'

Dec 13, 2016

By Jacob J

Will oil price stay higher after Opec-Russia output reduction?

North America to bear larger share of Saudi crude supply cut; focus on shale gas

A rise in prices will encourage US shale oil producers to ramp up production, which in turn will drive crude prices lower.

Dec 9, 2016

By Jacob J

Taiwan November exports rise 12% amid sombre regional outlook

Strong semiconductor demand and improving prices of basic metal, crude oil and related products boosted exports last month.

Dec 8, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore and Malaysia closer to signing $16 bln high speed rail link deal

The high speed rail will link 5 Malaysian cities to Singapore and herald closer economic integration between the countries.

Dec 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Lunar new year sales dip in Singapore chinatown

Trump will undermine Singapore's trade and defence interests, says China party mouthpiece

Trump's protectionist policies will impose heavier burdens on Singapore's economy, "which is already shrinking,"

Dec 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Breaking: Crucial Opec-non Opec meeting on global output deal on Dec 10

Non-Opec members like Russia hold the key to the successful implementation of the output reduction strategy to support prices.

Dec 3, 2016

By Jacob J

Donald Trump talks with Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen in ominous break with tradition

A senior official at Taiwan's representative office in Washington calls the talk 'historic'

Dec 3, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore to launch blockchain technology for interbank payments

MAS issues property investment warning in view of dire economic outlook

MAS cautions against overseas property obligations which can get muddled with currency fluctuations.

Nov 30, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore slips up in terms of ability to attract top talent

Singapore's competitiveness was affected by its comparatively low investment in education.

Nov 29, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore faces recession as GDP shrinks 2% and exports slump 5.4% in third quarter

The Ministry of Trade and Industry says employment growth in the near term is expected to be weak.

Nov 24, 2016

By Jacob J

With Donald Trump intent on killing TPP, China to lead trade and diplomacy in Asia

China has tended to see the TPP as part of U.S. efforts to exclude it from setting global rules and to rally others against Beijing.

Nov 23, 2016

By Reuters

Lee tells Apec killing trans-pacific treaty will destabilize global trade

The focus is now on Beijing's increasing role in a world without the trans-pacific partnership (TPP)

Nov 19, 2016

By Jacob J

Is Singapore heading to full-blown recession in 2017?

Shipments to the biggest trading partners -- the US, China and the European Union -- on are steady decline.

Nov 17, 2016

By Jacob J

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

By Reuters

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Economy

Economists slash Singapore GDP, exports growth expectations further

Lee, Najib to attend signing of high speed rail line project in Kuala Lumpur

Singapore jobs outlook gloomy as only 15% of employers look at hiring in Q1 2017

North America to bear larger share of Saudi crude supply cut; focus on shale gas

Taiwan November exports rise 12% amid sombre regional outlook

Singapore and Malaysia closer to signing $16 bln high speed rail link deal

Trump will undermine Singapore's trade and defence interests, says China party mouthpiece

Breaking: Crucial Opec-non Opec meeting on global output deal on Dec 10

Donald Trump talks with Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen in ominous break with tradition

MAS issues property investment warning in view of dire economic outlook

Singapore slips up in terms of ability to attract top talent

Singapore faces recession as GDP shrinks 2% and exports slump 5.4% in third quarter

With Donald Trump intent on killing TPP, China to lead trade and diplomacy in Asia

Lee tells Apec killing trans-pacific treaty will destabilize global trade

Is Singapore heading to full-blown recession in 2017?

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