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China exports and imports fall more than expected in July due to weakening demand

E&E sector spurs Malaysia's April exports up by 20.6%

According to data released by the Statistics Department, the imports sector grew to RM65.21 billion or 24.7%, which was below the 31.3% forecast by economists' reported The Star Online.

Jun 5, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

UK election: How did we get here?

The second general election in two years, the fourth major vote in three years but how did it all start?

Jun 5, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Five times Jeremy Corbyn lost his cool

Leader of the U.K. Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn has had some feisty interviews in the past. So before the General Election on 8 June, here are five times his temper got the best of him.

Jun 2, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Deutsche Bank to pay $7.2 bln to settle US Justice Department investigation

Deutsche Bank: Deeper Asean integration is the key to achieve AEC 2025 Vision

The report highlighted the fundamental role played by digital technology in facilitating integration and sustainable economic growth.

Jun 2, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

CapitaLand acquires Guozheng Center as it ditches Innov Tower in Shanghai

According to CapitaLand President and Group CEO Lim Ming Yan, this goes to show that China continues to be an attractive core market for the group.

Jun 2, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

NWC submits $60 wage hike proposal for low-wage workers

It suggested an increase of around $50 to $65 for workers earning a basic monthly salary of up to $1,1000.

Jun 2, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Investors monitor stock market prices in Kuala Lumpur

SGX wants more tech startups to launch IPOs in Singapore

Singapore Exchange is aiming to make itself an attractive listing for technology firms to launch an initial public offering on.

Jun 1, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Biggest supermoon in almost 70 years to be seen from Singapore on Nov 14

SIA adds Stockholm as second Scandinavian destination

Singapore Airlines' flights to Sweden's capital will boost connectivity between Southeast Asia and Northern Europe.

Jun 1, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

More private firms turn unprofitable, pulling down wage hikes, says MOM

Amongst the private firms with low-wage employees earning a monthly basic wage of up to $1,100, only 2 in 5 granted wage increases.

May 31, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Proton-Geely deal may boost production plans but raises doubts over saleability

Proton, under the conglomerate DRB-Hicom will see Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group acquiring a 49.9% stake in the company.

May 30, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Airbnb to expand in Indonesia, Korean Air expands wings in Lombok

Airbnb's country manager said Indonesia was an important country not only in the Southeast Asia region but also for the entire Asia Pacific region.

May 30, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Singapore exports jump in December on back of 40% rise in China shipments

Singapore shipyard faces nosedive as industry cuts workforce

Last year was a dismal one for Singapore shipyards as they recorded fewer orders compared to 2015.

May 29, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Singapore joins IEA as SE Asia oil demand set to rise 80% by 2040

Indonesia to become LNG net importer by 2020

The Jakarta Post reported that the annual growth rate of 4% was attributed to the biggest demand coming from the power generation sector.

May 29, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Electronics sector sparks 6.7% growth in Singapore's manufacturing output

The robust electronics cluster has once again boosted overall manufacturing output of Singapore, which grew 6.7% in April.

May 26, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Indonesian oil firm Pertamina 1Q2017 profit slumps due to raw material price surge

Prices of crude oil grew by 59.3% to US$51 per barrel from US$32 per barrel in the same period.

May 26, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

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