Economy
July official Manufacturing PMI in China hits 27-month high of 51.7%.
July official Manufacturing PMI in China hits 27-month high of 51.7%.
It’s five consecutive months of improvement.
Sharp headline inflation greeted the Philippines in July
Blame it on higher food prices.
Indonesia economy at slowest pace in years at 5.1% y/y in 2Q14
Investments also weakened due to political uncertainty.
Officials getting skeptical on growth as India's central bank holds policy rate
RBI saw sources of inflation upside risks.
Chart of the Day: See how Singapore’s downtrodden NODX contracts for the 2nd year
The first time it contracted in 2 consecutive years was during the 08-09 GFC.
Locally-oriented sectors the culprit behind Singapore’s productivity stagnation: MTI
These sectors have been dragging growth since 2010.
Risks intensify as Singapore's economy becomes more service-oriented
It’s no longer the most stable engine of growth.
Lacklustre manufacturing sector fuels economic growth slump in Q2
Growth moderated to 2.4% from 4.8%.
See how Singapore's GDP growth went spiraling down over a four-year period
This quarter's performance was higher than expected.
Restructuring drag to keep domestic growth muted in 2H
The GDP upside is no cause for joy.
Low interest rates can’t last forever, warns Menon
Brace yourself for rising rates.
Non-oil domestic exports continue to decline with 3.4% contraction in Q2
Total trade forecast is narrowed down to 1.5-2.5%.
Singapore's economy narrowly misses a contraction in Q2
The economy expanded by 0.1%.
Deteriorating household net worth could push Singapore into a credit meltdown: UBS
The current environment is "unsustainably benign".
Daily Briefing: Singapore sale no longer a top draw for tourists; Singapore economy expands 3.5% in first half
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Singapore’s income inequality declined in the past five years: MOF
But low income citizens still battle rising living costs.
Rapid aging in Singapore could halt economic growth by 2030: Moody’s
Singapore will be a ‘super-aged’ society in just 15 years.
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