Economy
No silver lining for Singapore economy in 2012
No silver lining for Singapore economy in 2012
Weak Q4 economic preview data is precursor for an even slower 2012, says HSBC.
Singapore’s economy slows to 4% in 4Q11
As the country’s manufacturing hits a slump, having shrinked by 22% in the quarter.
A competitive strategy amid market slowdown
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How can SMEs survive natural disasters?
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Korea’s inflation ends 2011 on a bad note
The country’s inflation remained stubbornly high, up 4% in December.
Recession: The best time to rebuild your company
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Fears abound as Singapore’s inflation jumps 6% in November
Transport costs rose the most at 12%, owing to the continued surge in petrol prices.
Singapore’s manufacturing plunges 10% in November
It’s definitely a bad sign for the sector in the coming year ahead.
India continues its battle with inflation
Even if inflation eased to 9% in November, it's still a chellenge as it has remained above 5% for the past 2 years.
Singapore job vacancies dip for first time since 2009
Employment figures hold up in Q3 2011 but cracks are showing as the economy sours in 2012.
Non-oil domestic exports may have dropped 1.2% in November
Even the country’s exports are showing signs of slowing down.
Singapore businesses hiring less next year
All sectors report weaker prospects for additional staffing, with one verging on massive layoffs.
China's top economic concern now growth not inflation
What are Beijing's five priority policies for economic expansion in 2012?
China trade to slow down even more
Exports will only grow in single digits in 2012, says HSBC.
97% of Singaporean executives fear an imminent recession
Concern is second highest among AsiaPac nations, above even Hong Kong's and China's.
What Singaporeans talked most about in 2011
Why did transport, housing and immigration dominate online chatter sent to government?
China’s inflation plunges to 14-month low in November
At 4.2%, the country’s inflation surprised the market, having dropped faster than expected.
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