Economy

South Korea slashes 2017 growth outlook citing Samsung Note 7 debacle

Samsung accounts for around 17 percent of South Korea's gross domestic product.

Oct 13, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

Trade minister rules out outright recession but says negative growth looms

'We cannot rule out the possibility that the economy will experience some quarters of negative growth'.

Oct 11, 2016

By Jacob J

Indonesian trade value reaches $416 billion in a week

China growth to moderate; East Asia, Pacific resilient: World Bank

China growth to moderate with economy rebalancing towards consumption, services and higher-value-added activities.

Oct 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Salaries in Singapore to rise 4% in 2017; Most of Apac to see wage growth tumbling

Adjusted for the 0.8 percent inflation forecast in the country, the actual wage rise would be 3.2 percent.

Oct 4, 2016

By Jacob J

Asian stocks step back from one-year high after Fed rate talks

Asian shares surge, dollar falters on slow-motion Fed

Asian shares rallied after the Federal Reserve left US interest rates unchanged and slowed the pace of future hikes

Sep 22, 2016

By Reuters

Singapore June NODX fall 2.3% on-year due to weak China, Europe demand

Singapore exports decline 10.6% in July, demand remains weak

The International Enterprise (IE) Singapore report shows that NODX were affected by a decline in both electronic and non-electronic exports.

Aug 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China exports and imports fall more than expected in July due to weakening demand

China's exports and imports fall below expectation in July due to weakening demand

The General Administration of Customs say the pressure on exports is likely to relax at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

Aug 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore June exports fall 2.3% on weak China, Europe demand

Economists say the government should boost fiscal stimulus to deal with pressure on the economy.

Jul 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia overtakes Malaysia and Thailand as biggest emerging market in Southeast Asia

The total value of the companies that traded in Indonesia recently reached $416 billion.

Jul 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore economy expands at faster pace in Q2, helped by services rebound

GDP grows 2.2 percent in the second quarter, marginally higher than the 2.1 percent growth in the previous quarter.

Jul 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore named the 4th most expensive city for expatriates

This year in March, Mercer conducted a survey and derived the figures for the cost of living and rental accommodation costs comparisons.

Jun 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Economists trim Singapore GDP growth projection to 1.8% this year

Finance and insurance, as well as wholesale and retail trade sectors, will register moderate performance.

Jun 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singdollar nearing 3-year high vs UK's pound as Brexit concerns mount

Recent opinion polls show exit supporters keep an edge over the other camp as the vote is just a week away.

Jun 14, 2016

By Boby Michael

Singapore is the top investor in Myanmar's Thilawa economic zone

Singapore is top investor in Myanmar's Thilawa economic zone

Thilawa Special Economic Zone has attracted a total of US$713.3 million of investments.

Jun 13, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore-Mexico trade to get a boost as country heads agree to promote TPP ratification

TPP is expected to slash tariffs and trade barriers for 40% of the global economy and establish the largest free trade area in the world.

Jun 11, 2016

By Boby Michael

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BLOGS AND FEATURES

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

By Reuters

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Economy

South Korea slashes 2017 growth outlook citing Samsung Note 7 debacle

Trade minister rules out outright recession but says negative growth looms

China growth to moderate; East Asia, Pacific resilient: World Bank

Salaries in Singapore to rise 4% in 2017; Most of Apac to see wage growth tumbling

Asian shares surge, dollar falters on slow-motion Fed

Singapore exports decline 10.6% in July, demand remains weak

China's exports and imports fall below expectation in July due to weakening demand

Singapore June exports fall 2.3% on weak China, Europe demand

Indonesia overtakes Malaysia and Thailand as biggest emerging market in Southeast Asia

Singapore economy expands at faster pace in Q2, helped by services rebound

Singapore named the 4th most expensive city for expatriates

Economists trim Singapore GDP growth projection to 1.8% this year

Singdollar nearing 3-year high vs UK's pound as Brexit concerns mount

Singapore is top investor in Myanmar's Thilawa economic zone

Singapore-Mexico trade to get a boost as country heads agree to promote TPP ratification

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