Economy
MAS to flatten $NEER slope in 2020: analyst
MAS to flatten $NEER slope in 2020: analyst
The central bank rarely mentioned close monitoring of economic developments.
GDP may grow 1-2% in 2020: OCBC
This will hinge on MAS easing its monetary policy stance.
GDP growth up 0.1% in Q3: MTI estimates
Singapore narrowly escaped a technical recession.
MAS eases monetary policy ‘slightly' amidst subdued economic growth
There will be no change to the width of the policy band and the level at which it is centred.
Philippine inflation eases to 0.9% in September
The decline marks the first time in 40 months that the rate fell below the 1% mark.
Singapore dislodges US as world's most competitive economy
It ranked first in infrastructure, health, and labour, but could still improve in innovation.
SGD could weaken to 1.4 per USD by end-year: DBS
The currency is affected by heightening macroeconomic uncertainties.
Is Singapore headed for deflation?
Core inflation, excluding transport and accommodation costs, dropped to 0.8% in August from 1.9% in December.
Vietnam bullish on GDP growth over construction sector boost
Projections on GDP growth has been raised from 6.5% to 6.9%.
Indonesia inflation rate dips to 3.39% in September
Food prices have dipped.
PMI falls to three-year low in September
Manufacturing output was hit by weak demand from both local and export markets.
Technical recession risk heightens in Q3 amidst slowing economic growth
Year-end GDP forecast is lowered to 0.5%.
Power projects to drive growth of Asia's bond market
Issuances in RE and LNG infrastructure are expected to increase.
Singapore's performance in environment quality deteriorates: report
Its score for environmental quality fell 16 points over a year.
China's outbound M&A likely to stabilize in H2: Natixis
More deals in July and improved offshore financing indicates more outbound activity for the period. Chinese companies may pursue more overseas...
Will Singapore ease monetary policy amidst subdued inflation levels?
MAS may decrease the SGD NEER policy band to 0.5% from the current 1%.
Singapore to avert technical recession in Q3: analyst
The economy is tipped to grow 0.4% YoY and 2.1% QoQ saar in Q3.
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