Economy
NODX slipped 2.6% in November
NODX slipped 2.6% in November
It was dragged by the 5.2% decrease in the non-electronic segment.
Singapore's 2018 economic growth forecast raised by 1 ppt to 3.3%: MAS survey
Economists think that manufacturing growth in 2018 will slow down to 7.4% from an earlier prediction of 7.6%.
Chart of the Day: See the correlation between GDP growth and residential property prices
Price growth could hit -3% to 2% in 2019 amidst predicted slower economic growth.
These Singaporean companies are poised to become the next unicorns
Online marketplace Carousell is one of the main contenders.
Japan's 2019 budget deficit to worsen to 3.8% of GDP as consumption takes hit
Consumers will face higher taxes by October 2019.
Banning sugar products in Singapore may not be the best idea
The Ministry of Health is currently considering measures to reduce Singaporeans’ consumption of sugar which is a factor in obesity and diabetes here...
Australia's GDP growth may fall to 2.5% in 2019
The weakening housing market and China's economic slowdown are to blame.
Thailand weathers currency downturn on bloated current account surplus
At 7.6% of GDP, its account surplus is amongst the strongest in the ASEAN-6.
SMEs expect 15% lower turnover amidst challenging business environment: report
Investments totaled less than 10% of sales for 75% of SMEs in 2018.
Thailand's economy growth falls below consensus as trade war looms: Fitch Solutions
Budget cuts and social instability may also further hamper its 2019 growth.
SEA GDP growth may slow to 5% in 2019: ICAEW
Singapore and Malaysia may see the biggest GDP hit, whilst Indonesia and Philippines will be relatively unscathed.
Luxury living in Singapore just got costlier: Julius Baer report
A BMW 7-series sedan is priced at $595,069 (US$436,105), which is 4.3% higher compared to other regions.
US-China trade war will divert trade and investment to ASEAN: analyst
Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Malaysia may benefit the most.
Possible Fed pause in late 2019 bullish for ASEAN: report
The Indian rupee, Indonesian rupiah and Thai baht could outperform the rest.
Daily Briefing: Standard Chartered to axe senior bankers in Singapore; PM Lee says Singapore should keep on its toes amidst escalating trade tensions
And retirement community Kampung Admiralty bags World Building of the Year award.
Bilateral trade between Singapore and Shanghai climbed 33.8% to $24.11b in 2017
Shanghai firms invested about $8.27b in Singapore as of end 2017.
Singapore slips three places to rank 21st in prosperity rankings
It was dragged down by its ranking in personal freedom where it placed 98th out of 149 countries. Singapore ranked 21st in the Legatum Prosperity...
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