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Bank of Japan announces negative interest rates

Bank of Japan surprises markets with negative interest rates

BoJ says will 'cut the interest rate further into negative territory if judged as necessary'.

Jan 29, 2016

By Jacob J

United Airlines singapore non stop flight

United Airlines to operate non-stop flight between San Francisco and Singapore

Flying times will be approximately 15 hours, 30 minutes eastbound and 16 hours, 20 minutes westbound.

Jan 29, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Malaysia parliament approves joining TPPA

Malaysian parliament approves motion to join Pacific Partnership trade pact

The trade pact aims at radically liberalizing trade between 12 Pacific rim countries.

Jan 28, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines economy posts 6.3 percent growth in fourth quarter

Elsewhere in Asia, China recorded 5.8 percent growth for full-year 2015 while Vietnam expanded 6.7 percent.

Jan 28, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Jobs growth in Singapore falls to lowest since 2003

Singapore expects the growth in local workforce numbers will remain muted for the next five years.

Jan 28, 2016

By Jacob J

Southeast Asia stocks rise; Philippines outperforms region

U.S. Federal Reserve's January monetary policy statement due later in the day.

Jan 27, 2016

By Reuters

China's benchmark stock index down 23 percent this year

stocks have been battered in the absence of credible positive cues amid worries that a slowing economy is causing large-scale funds outflow

Jan 27, 2016

By Staff Reporter

singapore not to withdra foreign worker levy

Singapore will not revoke foreign worker levy says minister

Business body urges government to offer more financing and infrastructure support in the budget.

Jan 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore best in Asia-Pacific in attracting top talent

More tolerance to migrants and employee empowerment opportunities needed, survey says.

Jan 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Asian shares, oil fall on profit booking

Brent crude drops 1.3 percent to $30 a barrel

Jan 26, 2016

By Reuters

Manufacturing output falls; marks 11th month of decline

Data also shows electronics cluster output fell 12.4% in December 2015.

Jan 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Southeast Asian stocks rise as oil bounces back

Jan 25, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Leppel corporation asset management restructuring

Keppel says no job losses in asset management business rejig

Christina Tan has been named the CEO-designate of Keppel Capital,

Jan 25, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Consumer prices fall for 14th straight month; rentals become cheaper

The cost for accommodation in Singapore dropped 3 percent in December.

Jan 25, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Stimulus hopes, oil price upswing lift Asian currencies

Singapore's dollar advanced as data showing December inflation was higher than expectations

Jan 25, 2016

By Reuters

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