Economy
European bank claims highest on Singapore corporates
European bank claims highest on Singapore corporates
Find out how bad it can get for Singapore if European deleveraging continued.
Thailand's public debt grows 9.8% in 2012
The figures will be stablizing at 7.5% by 2016.
Credit investors told to remain vigilant on risks
Here's why investors can't stay loose yet even as general sentiment says Asia's resilient to Euro crisis.
Exports drop in Korea
DBS says exports have fallen in month-on-month terms in April-May, reflecting the deterioration in global demand amid the worsening of European debt...
Japanese firms tread with caution amidst 'deteriorating' business sentiment
There was weakening of business sentiment as indicated by the sharp decline in manufacturers’ production forecast for the survey month of May, says...
India's central bank pushes new forex measures on oil companies
State owned oil companies have been ordered by the RBI to buy half their forex needs from public banks.
Top 100 brands lost a staggering $1.78 bn in value
Singapore's real estate brands collectively suffered the worst value erosion in 2012 but other sectors were not much better off.
Current China slowdown pales to 2008 crisis: Fitch
A close look at the HSBC Flash PMI index shows it has declined but not as severely as the last recession.
Here's why enterprise is the key to international success
In recent years, Singapore’s popular press has been all over the immigration debate - painting an entire gallery of pictures. Ageing workforces, a...
India’s GDP growth falls to 5.3%
It is the weakest growth pace in eight years amidst supply constraints.
Korea's inflation slowdown provides breather for BOK
The Bank of Korea, though taking a wait-and-see approach, is given leeway to ease monetary policy to support growth.
Taiwan's growth forecast cut to 2%
This is amidst weakness in overseas demand and the deterioration of trade competitiveness, says DBS.
Euro crisis getting worse than one could ever imagine
Will Asia find a scapegoat when the terror strikes?
Foreign Affairs Ministry suspends Chief of Protocol
Lim Cheng Hoe was removed from duties over allegations of improper claims for expenses incurred during overseas trips, says Bloomberg.
Lower inflation forecast for Malaysia
It is said to be the country with the best inflation profile right now.
Asia gets incredibly expensive for expats
So where does Singapore stand in the rankings?
Chart of the Day: Trade related services turn sluggish
DBS says trade related services segments were affected by external headwinds.
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