Economy
Singapore unveils digital defence as six pillar in total defence framework
Singapore unveils digital defence as six pillar in total defence framework
The defence minister thinks that Singaporeans should stand guard against both physical and digital threats to sovereignty.
Japan's GDP growth slowed to 0.7% in 2018
Companies that supply parts and components to China were hit by weak demand.
Singapore GDP growth slows to 3.2% in 2018
Growth in the manufacturing sector decelerated to 7.2% from 10.4%.
Daily Briefing: ofo ordered to remove Singapore bikes after license suspension; SGD succumbs to near six-month low against MYR
And GIC leads $170.46m funding for Chinese biotech firm Burning Rock.
Daily Briefing: Median monthly household income up 3% in 2018; European Parliament OKs EU-Singapore free trade agreement
And AVA mulls to review regulations on pet boarding businesses.
China heightens infrastructure spending to prop up slowing economy
The government is actively spending for railway, highways, airports and water conservancy projects.
MAS sets up corporate governance committee
It is led by Singtel director Bobby Chin.
Malaysia GDP growth to hit 4.7% in Q4
The construction sector will receive a boost as the government's resumes infrastructure spending.
Daily Briefing: SIAS questions Hyflux CEO's remuneration amidst financial troubles; Elderly to reap benefits from Singapore's budget
And Spanish Village relaunched for collective sale at $882m.
Singapore 2019 budget will be delivered on 18 February at 3:30 p.m.
A live webcast of the budget speech will be available on the Singapore budget website.
Singapore leads APAC's premier tech cities: report
This is on the back of its business and tech environment, and talent pool.
South Korea's fiscal surplus may narrow to 0.6% in 2019
The decrease came as the government is tipped to splash out $250b to boost job growth.
Services sector gets bearish on business in H1 2019
Firms in the accommodation, transport and wholesale trade industries were the most pessimistic.
Singapore still trails behind Hong Kong in economic freedom
The Lion City fell behind in terms of business and labour freedom.
Singapore's top 1000 firms hit record $3.15t turnover
It surpassed the $3t record set in 2016.
Inflation inched up to 1.9% in December
The faster MoM growth came as the prices of services and retail items picked up pace.
APAC CEOs more optimistic than global average
Half of the region's top execs expect growth to improve in 2019 despite economic uncertainties.
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