Economy
The pressure is up for the new Korean president
The pressure is up for the new Korean president
Park Geun Hye’s stance on “economic democracy” likely to be tested.
Japan’s economic growth likely to slip from 2.0% to 1.6% in 2013
Australia’s likely to suffer the same fate.
South Korean exit polls show Park Geun-hye likely to win over Moon Jae-in
But whoever wins, one thing is certain about fiscal policies.
Why China is the investment destination of choice for Singapore companies
Off to Chengdu they go.
November's 16.5% annual fall in tech sector worst in 3 months
Risk of technical recession looms in 4Q12.
NODX fell in November but EU Free Trade Agreement could be a game-changer
Singapore and EU to sign five-year trade pact.
China to nix high import tariffs to spur domestic demand
780 items have been approved for lower tariffs.
December NODX will be just as lacklustre as November's
Sluggish manufacturing PMI says it all, according to Maybank.
India’s Wholesale Price Index draws a surprising decline
Rate cuts loom in 1H2013 amidst lower- than-expected drop to 7.24%.
NODX dips 2.5% in November
Slamming the 7.9% surge last month.
Singapore trade forecast: Mild deceleration in November
October steam is running out, predicts Moody's Analytics.
India's wholesale price inflation on an easing streak
This could encourage rate cuts this week.
Chart of the Day: Economy continues to moderate
Blame it on the decline in externally-oriented sectors.
Daily briefing: What Punggol East residents think about Palmer's move
Apparently they applaud the ex-MP for coming clean.
Bank of Korea keeps interest rates at 2.75%
No rate cut as domestic demand still anemic.
Daily briefing: Michael Palmer quits
The resigned MP of Punggol East SMC had an affair with a People's Association staff member.
Singapore is 8th priciest location in the world for expats
Just a notch above Hong Kong.
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