Economy
Mark your calendars: Presidential election on 27 Aug
That is if more than one candidate stands nominated for election at the close of nominations on 17 August.
Mark your calendars: Presidential election on 27 Aug
That is if more than one candidate stands nominated for election at the close of nominations on 17 August.
Singapore to maintain sound economic policies to foster growth
Singapore will continue to take a long-term, rational perspective and continue to be an international hub, open to global investments and talent...
Global online consumer confidence plunges to lowest level in six quarters
And 45% of Asia Pac online consumers said they are currently in recession.
Singapore's PMI drops to 49.3 in July
Electronics PMI also fell to 49.5.
Exports in South Korea hit a record USD 51.4bn in July
Exports of ships led the strength in overall exports, rising sharply to USD 6.2bn.
Analyst warns Chinese banks on risk from rising local government debt
79% of China's local government debt were from bank loans, according to the National Audit Office.
First session of 12th Parliament begins 10 October
It will start with the election of the Speaker and the swearing-in of 90 Members of the House.
"We overcame the odds and transformed our economy": Prime Minister
Mr Lee Hsien Loong said GDP per capita is now almost S$60,000 compared to the S$1,374 fifty years ago.
Electronics PMI may have dropped to 50.4 in June
Standard Chartered also expects Singapore's PMI to have eased to 50.3 in July.
Analyst cautions against Indonesia’s 10-year government bonds
Yield on Indonesia’s 10-year government bonds has managed to hit record low of just below the 7% mark.
Debt threat: Analyst warns Chinese government on risks from bank defaults
As more than 50% of total debt will mature by the end of 2013, Beijing will need to take action to restructure the local debt.
5% of manufacturers threatened by a ‘deteriorating’ industry
But a weighted 17% expect business conditions to improve in H2 2011.
Inflation was higher for the rich
And that is because they use cars and petrol, which saw significant price increases.
Inflation may not slow sufficiently: HSBC
Persistent inflation reflects tight capacity conditions and still solid demand.
RMB not significantly overvalued: IMF
It’s official, Obama can back off as the IMF says China is not significantly manipulating its currency.
Inflation shocker: Prices in Singapore may have surged 5.2% in June
Standard Chartered says transport costs may resume their double-digit rise despite lower fuel prices.
MAS loses almost S$11b
They blamed it on a strong exchange rate.
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
Commentary
AI is revolutionising learning: Why should educational institutions in Singapore embrace this change?
Seeking an office space in Singapore: Where do you start?