Economy
Malaysia's economic growth moderates to 4.4% in Q3
Malaysia's economic growth moderates to 4.4% in Q3
Stock drawdown has decreased 1.4% in the GDP growth.
Japan Q3 GDP growth plunges to three-year low at 1.2%
The decline is driven by a slowdown in external and domestic demands.
Only 2 in 5 Singapore executives confident revenue will grow in 2019: study
Three in 10 business leaders also struggle to find the right talent for their companies.
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Its expansion was fueled by the growth in pharmaceuticals, ICs, and non-electric engines & motors bound to EU.
Singapore boosts US ties on infrastructure, digital economy and cybersecurity
They will explore cooperation on standards development and technology partnerships.
Singapore geared to produce next unicorn: study
6 in 10 CEOs think that Singapore has macroeconomic strength as well as a talent pool.
NODX climbed 8.3% in October
It was driven by the 12.8% growth in the non-electronic segment.
9 in 10 Singapore family businesses positive on growth
But only 8% have a formalised succession plan for their next generations.
Malaysian industrial production growth slowed to 2.4% in Q3
It has been driven by the continuing decrease in the mining sector and crude palm oil.
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And Woodleigh Residences sold 60% of released units at soft launch.
Tourism receipts slipped 1.7% to $6.6b in Q2
The decline was led by the 22% YoY decrease to $1.26m in shopping.
SME arrears rise in Q3 as trade war deepens: study
Delayed payments were most evident in the commerce-wholesale and transport/storage sectors.
Malaysia's oil overdependence threatens attempts to shed debt
Analysts see downside risks to the oil price rally even in 2019.
APAC's e-commerce growth to hit 14.2% in 2019: Fitch Solutions
Australia, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan led the pack thanks to their stable political and economic outlook and high disposable incomes.
Singapore ‘working hard' with China for early conclusion of RCEP
The city-state is also pumping up efforts to diversify its portfolio through other free trade agreements with countries.
Singapore firms should explore beyond China's established cities: trade minister
Chan hopes to deepen SingCham and ESG's network to create opportunities in different parts of China.
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