Economy

Japan's current account surplus to narrow to 3.2% of 2019 GDP
17 Sep 19
Export growth is expected to drop 1.2% this year.
NODX down 8.9% in August
17 Sep 19
Electronic exports dropped 25.9%.
Local business confidence sours in Q4
16 Sep 19
Only one of the six study indicators recorded an increase, although it remained in the negative zone.
Singapore is the world's second freest economy: report
13 Sep 19
It topped 162 countries for its credit market regulations.
China's economic loss from Typhoon Lekima estimated at $10b
12 Sep 19
At least 149,000 homes and 1.1 million hectares of cropland were damaged or destroyed.
Venture capital funds in ASEAN raised $500m in H1 2019
6 Sep 19
However, buyout-backed dealmaking slowed to 20 deals worth $400m so far.
Daily Briefing: Debt and reserves eyed to fund $100b climate change push; Chinatown conservation shophouse for sale at $8.5m
4 Sep 19
And insurtech firm Singapore Life joins Railsbank’s $13.87m funding round.
Economists cut GDP growth forecast to 0.6% : MAS survey
4 Sep 19
Q3 growth is expected to come in at an average of 0.3%.
China's economic growth to slow to 4.6% over the next decade
3 Sep 19
The country’s productivity growth is expected to face headwinds.
Singapore expands levy concession for foreign domestic workers
3 Sep 19
This will benefit an estimate of 1,000 employers.
Singapore stands tall as beacon for rattled Hong Kong businesses
3 Sep 19
There is no secret of the tumultuous times in Hong Kong right now.
Tax revenue rose 4.4% to $52.4b in FY 2018/19
3 Sep 19
Corporate income tax represented 31% of total revenue.
MAS forms committee to oversee transition from SOR to SORA
2 Sep 19
The transition was made given USD LIBOR's likely discontinuation.
Chinese mogul Zhang Yong displaces Ng brothers as Singapore's richest
30 Aug 19
The Haidilao International founder debuted in the list with a net worth of US$13.8b.
Singapore is the world's second safest city
29 Aug 19
It topped the infrastructure safety and personal security subcategories.
Growth in services sector's business receipts moderates to 2.8% in Q2
27 Aug 19
But the transport and storage services industries continued to grow by 5.6%.
Unlocking the promises of a Smart City
27 Aug 19
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Inflation hits three-year low in July
27 Aug 19
Core inflation eased to 0.8% YoY mainly due to cheaper energy prices.
Japan GDP growth to slow to 0.5% in 2019
22 Aug 19
The looming implementation of consumption tax hike will weigh on economic growth.
REITs buck earnings downturn in Q2
22 Aug 19
The sector was supported by acquisitions and lower interest rates.
Singapore's fixed asset investments hit $8.1b in H1
21 Aug 19
The surge was led by the manufacturing sector, which contributed $4.59b.
Thailand GDP growth slows to 2.3% in Q2
21 Aug 19
Declining exports weighed heavily on economic growth.
30,000 households to benefit from lower preschool fees
19 Aug 19
The government is also increasing college bursaries by up to 95%.
Singapore still APAC's most competitive data centre market: report
19 Aug 19
The city ranks as the region's preferred location due to high-speed connectivity and low risk of natural disasters.
Philippine economic growth to slow to 5.7% in 2019
16 Aug 19
The move comes after the economy grew by 5.5% in Q2.
NODX decline narrowed to 11.2% in July
16 Aug 19
Both imports and exports continue to fall 6.3% and 5.8%, respectively.
Singapore ranks second in Asia where companies see the largest BRI opportunity: survey
15 Aug 19
Organisations also hailed Singapore as amongst the top governments to partner with.
US retailers to rely on Vietnam amidst exits from China's textile industry
13 Aug 19
Vietnam’s textile sourcing rose 13% YoY in Q1 2019.
Chinese exports recovered 3.3% in July
13 Aug 19
Exports to key markets including, ASEAN, UK, EU and South Korea showed positive growth.
NODX down 14.6% in Q2
13 Aug 19
NODX is expected to fall by up to 9% by end-2019.
MTI downgrades 2019 GDP growth forecast to 0.0-1.0%
13 Aug 19
The economy grew by just 0.1% in Q2.
Daily Briefing: MAS strengthens scrutiny of shell accounts; Healthcare startups on average raise $13.7m per round
12 Aug 19
And Singapore is expected to ban domestic elephant ivory trade in 2021.
Daily Briefing: No profit in Hong Kong instability, says Singapore Minister; Digital marketing agency Hashmeta buys ShopperBoard
12 Aug 19
And landed homes are great for wealth preservation due to limited stock.
Philippine economic growth contracted to 5.5% in Q2
9 Aug 19
Private consumption and government consumption both slowed down.
Daily Briefing: Economy forecasts point to 3% contraction in Q2; Indonesia's MDI Ventures hires Singapore head
8 Aug 19
And the Asia Pacific Exchange registers its first futures trade for high-sulphur fuel oil.
South Asia GDP may moderate to 5.1% in FY2019-20
7 Aug 19
Ongoing security concerns may hinder growth, but infra spending could provide support.
Singapore sheds household debt as housing market slows: HSBC
6 Aug 19
Household debt as a share of Singapore’s GDP already fell below the 70% mark.
Household incomes up 2.4% to $11,780 in 2017-2018
1 Aug 19
An average of $4,910 a month is spent on goods and services.
Chart of the Day: Budget deficit to hit 0.4% of FY19/20 GDP
31 Jul 19
Revenue may also surpass initial projections and grow to $78.92b.
Outstanding winners honoured at the 11th Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2019
29 Jul 19
The 11th chapter of the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA) 2019 Singapore was successfully concluded at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza...

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