Economy
Almost half of Singapore firms say China is their sales destination
Almost half of Singapore firms say China is their sales destination
2 in 5 think that China's growing consumer wealth could unveil opportunities.
Indonesia GDP growth dips to 5.17% in Q3
This has been driven by slower household consumption during the period.
ASEAN manufacturing sector PMI falls to 49.8
The index reading was the lowest recorded in 15 months.
MAS seals $13.76b financial deal with Bank of Indonesia
It will make a local currency bilateral swap agreement where both central banks can exchange up to $9.5b.
9 in 10 ASEAN corporates have the most bullish trade outlook in the world: report
This outlook by ASEAN firms is higher than the global average of 77%.
Singapore assessing 2019 forecasts amidst escalating trade spat: Finance minister
Singapore has already witnessed a slash in business investments amidst the looming trade wars.
Singapore and Chongqing form fintech alliance
Chongqing and Singapore will work together to apply FinTech solutions to make STC hassle free, safe and cost efficient for stakeholders.
New Zealand is the easiest place to do business
It holds the shortest time to start a business at 0.5 days.
Qualifying cross-border financing deals with Chongqing hit $5.78b in August
Bond issuance by Chinese issuers in Singapore almost doubled in 2017 to reach $18b.
New Zealand beats Singapore in ease of doing business rankings
Singapore can improve by making property registration and electricity application easier.
Service and manufacturing outlooks worsen for Q4 amidst global trade tensions
Real estate services and the machinery & systems manufacturing segment will bear the brunt, according to government agencies.
Singapore and London dubbed model cities for fintech activity
Singapore is home to two in five, or 39%, of ASEAN fintechs according to UOB.
Singapore is Asia's most sustainable city: study
It ranked first in the profit pillar which looks into the business environment and economic performance of cities.
Tariff war footprint tramples beyond Singapore's manufacturing
Banking is another vulnerable target.
Nearly one in five of the world's billionaires are crazy rich Chinese entrepreneurs
A new cohort of Chinese entrepreneurs in Shenzhen will challenge US’s Silicon Valley tech hub.
APAC leads total global venture capital investments in Q3
Grab accounted for the largest deal in the region with a $2b raise.
Retrenchments fall in Q3 as employment growth doubles
However, unemployment rates inched up slightly from 2% to 2.1%.
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