Economy
Why is Indonesia facing further funding risks?
Why is Indonesia facing further funding risks?
Its April trade balance dipped into a $641bn deficit and could put the country's funding flows in a bind.
China SMEs fear insufficient access to credit facilities
Growing credit card use among local buyers is also causing frequent payment delays.
No sigh of relief yet for Malaysia's export industry
A 1.6% improvement from April's export performance is in the offing but analysts say this "growth" is largely the result of low base effect.
What's fueling the Thai inflation spike?
Flood rebuilding spending in the billions is pushing up the prices of Thai goods and services, says OSK-DMG.
Getting past the economic blame game
Economies need to go through the three phases of crisis before enacting the mandate for change. But where does Singapore and its micro economy stand...
Rising Korean household debt could stymie growth
Household debt has climbed to 164% of disposable income and is at a higher level than when the US was entering its subprime crisis.
On Orchids, Math and the Little Red Dot
Dots are everywhere. They are known as periods in some cases. At times, they make little “I”s more visible. In cyberspace, they are known as pixels...
Macquarie named 4 Singapore firms that are likely to buy assets from Europe bargain market
Check your bets of local companies taking advantage of Euro's darkest hour.
Will India's 1Q GDP report a disappointing "5"?
The numbers continue to fall: Moody's Analytics predicted a 5.9% growth, a slowdown from last year's 6.1% and 2010's 8.5%.
Should Singapore learn a thing or two from Hong Kong?
Hong Kong once again topped the World Competitiveness Rankings, with Singapore falling to fourth place from last year’s third.
Bank of Indonesia focus now on stability, not growth
The sudden shift in the central bank's position came in response to the worsening Eurozone debt crisis.
How badly will Singapore be creamed if we see a repeat of 2008/09?
RBS has some worrying views, time to hold on to your hats.
Philippine government steps up infrastructure investment
Additional infrastructure will further boost the Philippine BPO industry which already edged out India as the largest provider of call centre...
Bank Indonesia eyeing to increase US dollar liquidity
Bank Indonesia is introducing foreign currency-denominated term deposits to stabilize the rupiah which had declined by 3.9% year-to-date.
Singapore and China raise collaboration in services
Representatives from both countries will set up a new work group to facilitate new projects in the services sector.
Thailand inflation worrisome but still manageable
Price pressures are mounting though not enough to force interest rate hikes this year, said RBS.
Singapore launches business mission to Turkey
The delegation will focus on key investment partnerships in automotive, environmental services as well as oil and gas sectors.
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