Economy

Why Singapore is the easiest place to do business

Is Switzerland losing its crown as the world’s premier centre for private banking and wealth management? Experts observe that high-net-worth wealth...

Malaysia exports fell 3.2% in October

Palm oil and gasoline exports particularly sluggish.

$335m shelled out for GST Voucher-Cash

Unregistered Singaporeans are urged to sign up.

Beware the 3 main risks to Singapore's 2013 growth

Laggard trade, low interest rates and "painful" structural adjustment.

Malaysia's import growth to hit 12%

Consequently, trade surplus will register MYR6.6b.

Here's why Philippines should not be too happy yet

Inflation dipping to 2.8% might just be temporary.

Chart of the Day: Singapore most active player in bilateral trade agreements

Surprisingly, what's up with Hong Kong having only 2 FTAs concluded to-date?

Indian parliament to cast votes on foreign investment in retail

Manufacturing PMI hitting the highest level in 5 months is a hopeful sign.

Thailand's 2013 inflation to hit 3.7%

Sharp cuts trending upwards also loom.

Taiwan's 1.6% inflation beats market expectations

Thanks to food prices taking a deep dive.

Business confidence in Singapore stalls in 2012

A sharp decline in business confidence in many rapid growing economies is raising a warning flag that global business may face continued volatility...

2 charts that saved Singapore property market in 2012

6 rounds of cooling measures failed to dampen market demand.

16% of Singapore firms less likely to do business in Europe even after crisis

Singapore businesses identified top 4 wish list for government to do to stimulate economy.