Economy

Singapore's SGX sees IPO business plunging on tough regional competition

The SGX had the smallest haul of new share sales among the region's four largest stock markets in 2015.

Mar 31, 2016

By Boby Michael

China slowdown, global headwinds will stymie Asia growth in years ahead

Southeast Asian economies will post stronger growth in the next two years, led by Indonesia.

Mar 30, 2016

By Jacob J

Asian currencies rally as Yellen drives dollar lower; Malaysian ringgit at 7-month high

The ringgit has rallied more than 5% this month and the Singapore dollar is the second best with a 3.6% rise from February closing.

Mar 30, 2016

By Boby Michael

Bank of England's new capital framework unlikely to impact banking system: HSBC

The BoE said it would raise the rate of the capital buffer that it requires financial institutions to have from 0% to 0.5%, effective 29 March 2017.

Mar 30, 2016

By Boby Michael

Gold drops to 1-month low as dollar rallies on Fed rate hike view

The yellow metal fell to as low as $1207/ounce on Monday, its lowest since 22 February, and at the low, it was down 2.5% on the month.

Mar 28, 2016

By Boby Michael

Vietnam sharply lowers growth expectations due to disaster impacts

In the first quarter of 2016, the country is estimated to have grown 5.46%, down from the 6.12% growth recorded in the same period last year.

Mar 28, 2016

By Boby Michael

US economy expands 1.4% in fourth quarter; corporate profits fall

Corporate profits decreased $159.6 billion in the fourth quarter, compared with a decrease of $33.0 billion in the third.

Mar 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore Budget 2016: S$4.5 billion for industry transformation scheme

Heng offered relaxation in the foreign worker levy for struggling marine and process sectors.

Mar 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Bank of Thailand leaves rates despite slowing growth, Thai baht falls

The BoT held its benchmark one-day bond repurchase rate at 1.5% in a unanimous decision and in line with expectations.

Mar 23, 2016

By Boby Michael

Deflation deepens in Singapore despite rising food prices, currency weakens further

The consumer price index fell 0.8% in February, deeper than the 0.6% fall happened in January.

Mar 23, 2016

By Boby Michael

ASEAN countries susceptible to prolonged period subdued demand: Moody's

Total trade accounts for 346%, 131% and 130% of GDP in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, respectively, Moody's said.

Mar 22, 2016

By Boby Michael

Singapore shares down amid budget uncertainties, Chinese stocks up on easing hopes

The STI and Nikkei 225 indices ended more than 1% while Malaysian and Indonesian benchmark indices were down 0.2% and 0.35% respectively.

Mar 21, 2016

By Boby Michael

IMF says Vietnam vulnerable to external shocks without reforms

According to a Bloomberg surrey, the economy is projected to grow at 6.6 percent this year.

Mar 21, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore dollar stronger among emerging market currencies; exporters' woes worsen

This is despite a broadly weak US dollar and negative economic signals from the island economy.

Mar 19, 2016

By Boby Michael

IMF: Global monetary system to be reviewed as growth of advanced economies, China rebalancing remain challenges

The Fund also highlighted the risk of continued volatility in financial markets owing to the differences in monetary conditions in the world's major economies.

Mar 18, 2016

By Boby Michael

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

By Reuters

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Economy

Singapore's SGX sees IPO business plunging on tough regional competition

China slowdown, global headwinds will stymie Asia growth in years ahead

Asian currencies rally as Yellen drives dollar lower; Malaysian ringgit at 7-month high

Bank of England's new capital framework unlikely to impact banking system: HSBC

Gold drops to 1-month low as dollar rallies on Fed rate hike view

Vietnam sharply lowers growth expectations due to disaster impacts

US economy expands 1.4% in fourth quarter; corporate profits fall

Singapore Budget 2016: S$4.5 billion for industry transformation scheme

Bank of Thailand leaves rates despite slowing growth, Thai baht falls

Deflation deepens in Singapore despite rising food prices, currency weakens further

ASEAN countries susceptible to prolonged period subdued demand: Moody's

Singapore shares down amid budget uncertainties, Chinese stocks up on easing hopes

IMF says Vietnam vulnerable to external shocks without reforms

Singapore dollar stronger among emerging market currencies; exporters' woes worsen

IMF: Global monetary system to be reviewed as growth of advanced economies, China rebalancing remain challenges

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