Economy

Singapore population grew 2.5%

Proportion of residents aged 65 and over now close to 10%.

Indonesia economy to miss 2025's 10 largest economies

The economy growing by 6.8% is a growth 'too slow.'

Malaysia Budget 2013 'mildly expansionary, fiscally responsible'

THe economy is still projected to grow by 4.5-5.5% in 2013.

This is Singapore's ugliest chart today

Economy likely slipped into a technical recession in 3Q12 on manufacturing drag.

Check out Thailand's V-shaped recovery graph

Manufacturing growth is pegged to hit 7.3% in August.

Vietnam GDP growth edges up a measly 5.4%

But this is still below the government's target of 6% for the whole year.

Daily briefing: Mixed up statements and more graphic details at Ng Boon Gay trial

Here are the stories from around the web that Singaporeans are talking about including the tree that killed a Singapore Armed Forces national...

Business confidence in Korea sinks to near record-low

More pessimistic outlook for October as business confidence fell further to 72.

A fearless forecast for MAS' monetary policy in October

A more accommodative monetary policy may be looming for Singapore.

Uh Oh! Singapore heads towards recession in 3Q12

The third straight month of tech decline in August is a major drag, warns CIMB.

Philippines hits PHP2.5b budget surplus

As total revenues rose 4.2% and spending rocketed 10.4%.

Korea industrial production to edge up a measly 0.9%

This forecast is a technical rebound from -1.6% in the previous month.

Daily briefing: Cecilia Sue's graphic testimony, shorter working hours for procreation

Here are the stories from around the web that Singaporeans are talking about including the Singapore women's table tennis team.

Singapore at risk again of technical recession: OCBC

At the pace industrial output has been contracting the possibility rises anew.

As industrial output falters, no more Mr. Nice MAS

Singapore's central bank could combat weak growth tendencies with more aggressive policy.