Economy

Singapore GDP expected to grow by up to 3.5% in 2018

The outlook for the construction sector is bleak.

Singapore's GDP growth hits three-year high at 5.2% in Q3

The manufacturing sector's 18.4% expansion was the main growth driver.

DBS bullish on Singapore Q3 GDP growth

The bank raised its forecast to 5.1% YoY.

Singapore inks cooperation deal with Korean province

The deal plans to engage the respective governments at the provincial level.

The Big Short: Asia Pacific banks still prefer bailouts to bail-ins

Hong Kong has made the most significant advance with its bank resolution regime.

Lack of reforms drags Japanese labour productivity

Wage growth remains stubbornly weak at the macro level.

Malaysia smashes forecasts with 6.2% GDP growth in Q3

The growth was driven by a surge in investment and exports.

Thailand GDP posts its strongest growth in years

Thanks to bullish performance from the manufacturing industry.

Chart of the Day: Petroleum sales lead foreign trade growth in Q3

Thanks to higher prices of petroleum and chemical products.

APAC M&A activity up 12% in Q3

Regional forecasts remain positive with an expected 14% increase next year.