Economy
Singapore SMEs optimistic despite economic headwinds
According to Sage Group’s survey, Singapore businesses were among the most confident in the recovery of their country’s economy, while companies in...
Singapore SMEs optimistic despite economic headwinds
According to Sage Group’s survey, Singapore businesses were among the most confident in the recovery of their country’s economy, while companies in...
Singapore PMI down to 48.3 in September
This is the third straight time that the manufacturing economy has contracted after having previously recorded 9 months of continuous expansion.
IE Singapore ties-up with the CAF Development Bank of Latin America
Singapore-Latin America economic ties continue to expand as bilateral trade increased by 38% in the first 8 months this year.
Singapore to bridge Latin American interests in Asia
Singapore will continue to bridge interests and strengthen its role as Latin America's valued partner in this region, said the republic's Minister...
Taiwan’s inflation may have risen 1.5% in September
Standard Chartered expects core inflation to trend higher as housing costs rise.
China’s economy to grow 9% in 4Q11 to 2012
The country’s GDP is forecast to grow by 8.8% in 2H2011, as slower growth will be inevitable for China but supported by resilient domestic demand.
Thailand’s inflation rises 4.1% in September
As price pressures broadened to housing, furnishing, recreation and education segments.
India’s inflation eases to 4.6% in September
DBS expects the country’s inflation to fall below 5% for the remaining months of the year as commodity prices have eaed in recent months.
First session of 12th Parliament opens 10 October 2011
The President's Address will be delivered at 8:30 pm on the same day.
Government changes Permanent Secretary appointments
Mr Benny Lim, Permanent Secretary (Home Affairs) and Permanent Secretary (Prime Minister’s Office), will be appointed Permanent Secretary (National...
How does South East Asia beat the West in driving global economic growth?
With the Singapore Economic Development Board reporting that factory outputs have increased 3.9% since July, and 21.7% from a year earlier, national...
Thailand’s export volumes grew 1.3% in August
The country’s economy defied expectations as export volumes rose 20% YoY, contrary to the 2.5% drop pencilled in by market analysts.
Korea’s inflation may have slowed to 4.3% in September
However, underlying price pressures will likely remain high, making it difficult for inflation to fall below the 4% mark in the remaining months of...
China’s manufacturing PMI stable at 49.95 in September
This is a bit better than August’s 49.91, as the slowdown in China's manufacturing sector is showing signs of stabilizing.
Singapore PMI may have slipped to 48.7 in September
Despite poor PMI data, Singapore’s manufacturing performance has been improving in recent months, led by the volatile bio-tech and pharmaceutical...
Japan’s industrial production rises 0.8% in August
DBS says manufacturing sector growth has softened as a result of weaker export demand.
Thailand’s manufacturing production surges 7% in August
As motor vehicle production improved this month, followed by a pick up in the food and petroleum sectors.
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