Economy

Malaysian economy expands 4.5% in fourth quarter

Exports rose 3.7 percent in the fourth quarter, helped mainly by Ringit's decline against the dollar.

Feb 18, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore exports to China weakest in seven year; dives 25% in January

Singapore exports to China weakest in seven years; dives 25% in January

'Manufacturing and jobs growth are contracting and there are signs that services are starting to buckle'

Feb 18, 2016

By Staff Reporter

China set to announce sharp increase in defence spending

Beijing's military spending last year was over 10 percent of the budgetary spending, at $136.4 billion.

Feb 16, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Lee says Asean should 'expand and deepen' ties with US

Lee highlights the advantages of the united bloc, saying the combined population of 600 million will emerge as a significant consumer market.

Feb 16, 2016

By Jacob J

Japanese economy contracts 1.4% in Q4 as consumption, exports slump

The more than expected contraction in the economy also spurred speculation about further monetary easing.

Feb 15, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore airshow 2016: Industry outlook bright says minister

Lower oil prices and rising demand for travel can be used to open the skies further, Tharman said.

Feb 15, 2016

By Jacob J

Pyongyang says Kaesong shutdown a 'declaration of war' as Seoul cuts off power and water

North Korea says it was "kicking out" all South Koreans from the jointly run industrial zone and designates Kaesong as a 'military zone'.

Feb 12, 2016

By Jacob J

South Korea closes Kaesong industrial complex

South Korea shuts Kaesong industrial complex to deal economic blow to Pyongyang

The complex produced around $500 million of goods in 2015, making it the biggest single contributor to inter-Korean trade.

Feb 11, 2016

By Jacob J

Fed chief says will not reverse course on rate hikes this year

Yellen admits tighter credit markets, volatile financial markets, and uncertainty over Chinese economic growth posed greater risk to the US economy.

Feb 11, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore economy projected to grow 1-3% in 2016 says minister

Though the weak oil prices have depressed sentiment, it also means lower energy expenses for a whole lot of businesses.

Feb 8, 2016

By Staff Reporter

China's forex reserves drop to near 4-yr lows as PBOC props up Yuan

Chinese central bank has been under pressure to sell dollars to support its Yuan currency.

Feb 8, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong say no severe economic downturn in 2016

Prime Minister Lee shores up confidence in economy

Lee says the government will continue to support businesses and workers as 'we restructure and upgrade'.

Feb 7, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysia upset of Singapore University's research linking palm oil to heart disease

Malaysia upset over Singapore University's research linking palm oil to heart disease

Malaysia accounted for 31.7% of the global palm oil production and 36.4% of global exports in 2015.

Feb 6, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Lunar new year sales dip in Singapore chinatown

Chinese New Year 2016: Singapore's Chinatown sees drop in retail sales

Chinese economy woes spill over to the region, hitting economic sentiment in Beijing's main trading partners like Singapore.

Feb 6, 2016

By Jacob J

Indonesia economy records weakest annual expansion in six years

Indonesia's $800 billion economy, the biggest in Southeast Asia, picked up speed in the fourth quarter.

Feb 5, 2016

By Staff Reporter

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

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Economy

Malaysian economy expands 4.5% in fourth quarter

Singapore exports to China weakest in seven years; dives 25% in January

China set to announce sharp increase in defence spending

Lee says Asean should 'expand and deepen' ties with US

Japanese economy contracts 1.4% in Q4 as consumption, exports slump

Singapore airshow 2016: Industry outlook bright says minister

Pyongyang says Kaesong shutdown a 'declaration of war' as Seoul cuts off power and water

South Korea shuts Kaesong industrial complex to deal economic blow to Pyongyang

Fed chief says will not reverse course on rate hikes this year

Singapore economy projected to grow 1-3% in 2016 says minister

China's forex reserves drop to near 4-yr lows as PBOC props up Yuan

Prime Minister Lee shores up confidence in economy

Malaysia upset over Singapore University's research linking palm oil to heart disease

Chinese New Year 2016: Singapore's Chinatown sees drop in retail sales

Indonesia economy records weakest annual expansion in six years

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