Economy
China import growth drops to 2.6%
China import growth drops to 2.6%
The last time it slipped was during the 2008 global financial crisis and 2012 Chinese New Year holiday.
Daily briefing: MPs stripped of pensions, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge coming to Singapore
Here are the stories from around the web that Singaporeans are talking about including demands to educators.
GDP growth will rebound to 3.5% in 2013: IMF
Sharp growth recovery expected as Singapore largely ignores Eureopean bank deleveraging.
Korea outlines key fiscal stimulus measures
Slowing growth forces South Korea to roll out another pump priming package.
China GDP growth forecast dips to 7.5%
But a pickup in momentum is anticipated in 4Q12.
Malaysia industrial production index to dip 2%
This would mirror the anticipated slump in export figures.
Here's why the Philippine economy beats Asian peers
GDP growth reached 6.1% as domestic demand and consumption thrives.
Thailand GDP growth forecast slips to 5%
The good news is that it still reflects confidence in domestic economy's performance.
ASEAN competitivenes in one chart: Philippines a rising star
It's ranking jumped 10 spots for a second straight year beating Vietnam this time.
Daily briefing: New Zealander fugitive returns to Singapore to surrender, Singapore suicides
Here are the stories from around the web that Singaporeans are talking about including the ageing population.
Disappointing Taiwan exports slid 4.6% in August
Contraction was more severe than what the market expected, says BBVA.
Malaysia exports fell 1.9%
Blame it on the drop in electrical and electronics production shipments in July.
Malaysia snubs interest rate hike
The current 3% level is expected to stand pat for the remainder of 2012.
Learn where Singapore missed the mark in the latest world competitive ranking
It actually beats topnotch Switzerland in virtually all aspects except for one thing.
Even washing machines say something about Asian economy
Washing machines sold in Southeast Asia posted double digit revenue growth in 1H.
Check out what's bugging Japan's economy
Worries of government's shortage in subisidizing buyers of energy efficient cars have been rising.
Malaysia export growth to dip 4%
Consequently overall trade surplus will plateau to MYR 8.8b.
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