Economy
Vietnam agriculture, aquaculture are investment worthy: Singapore minister
Vietnam agriculture, aquaculture are investment worthy: Singapore minister
Minister Lim Hng Kiang encourages local businesses to supply critical capabilites to these fast-growing Vietnamese industries.
Philippine budget deficit shrinks by a whopping 34.4%
Thanks to modest spending growth coupled with the 13.7% rise in 2M11 total revenues.
Indonesia could face small current account deficit this year
A shortfall in revenue is looming even as the Federal Reserve promises low rates until 2014, says DBS.
Ready to start working from home?
Home-based positions could soon balloon with a new government call to adopt more flexible working set-ups.
Singapore's credit rating edge over HK explained
Fitch says Hong Kong's exposure to China's increasing risk prevented it from attaining Singapore's AAA rating.
54% of Singapore firms burdened by costs of unnecessary office space
Difficult access to cost effective capital also added to corporate distress, says Regus.
Wins still unclear in the Korean market
It's still an open game as the country reports a mixed bag of rebound in the GDP and unexpected declines in exports.
Chart of the Day: Recent data point to tech & manufacturing sector bottoming out
Downside risks however remain, cautions OCBC.
Temporary break for consumers in the Philippines?
The archipelago entered into a sweet spot of low inflation and higher growth in 2012, but things may soon change.
Risk consolidation escalates as growth bottoms out
Asian economies, including Singapore, will recover after hitting their lowest growth rates in Q1 and spur risk appetite.
MAS unveils second series of native orchid collectible coins
It features this time two native orchids – Arundina graminifolia and Bulbophyllum macranthum.
What you need to know about Indonesia’s fuel subsidies
The required amount of subsidy could balloon by IDR41bn if oil prices average USD120/bbl this year.
Nationwide wage consultations set for next month
The National Wages Council is convening this April to mull over Singapore wage guidelines for 2012 and 2013.
Export growth in Thailand rebounds
For the first time since October, Thailand registered positive export growth at 0.9%.
SMEs invited to avail free PIC Clinics
The popular tax-saving seminars have been expanded to help more SMEs boost their productivity and innovation.
Work permit limits extended and eased
Which foreign workers received a four-year stay extension and a wider choice in job roles?
Manufacturing output up 12.1% in February
But that translates to 1.1% contraction when seasonally adjusted on a month-on-month basis.
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