Economy

UN working group agrees on railway network for Asia-Pacific

The Working Group on the Trans-Asian Railway Network remains a unique regional platform to identify opportunities for strengthening international railway transport in Asia-Pacific

Jan 3, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

UN arm ESCAP explores a new financial landscape for Asia-Pacific by 2030

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development conference held recently revealed that conventional and innovative financing options are the next norm among public and private sectors in the Asia-Pacific region

Jan 3, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Trade in Asia-Pacific declines for the first time since 2009: ESCAP

Region expected to bounce back in 2020 with positive trade growth

Jan 3, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

The impact of Indonesia vs EU trade spat

Indonesia will effectively ban exporting nickle ore in 2020 as low-level nickel can be processed in domestic smelters

Dec 21, 2019

By Yasmin Rasidi

China's economy expands 6.7% in Q3, as Govt spending offsets weak exports

Slowing China to step up state spending, aiming around 6% growth in 2020

The proposed target will be unveiled at China's annual parliamentary session in early March 2020.

Dec 15, 2019

By Reuters

Zungoli village in Italy €1 house forsale

Italian village sells homes for €1 to attract buyers; how to buy your dream house?

A village in Italy named Zungoli is offering houses at a dirt-cheap price for €1, in a bid to revitalize their dwindling communities

Nov 19, 2019

By Vinod DSouza

Singapore factory output marks thin growth; offshore, electronics segments drop

Excluding bio-medical manufacturing sector the manufacturing output dropped 4.3 pecent, data released by the Economic Development Board of Singapore said.

Oct 25, 2019

By Jacob J

Singapore to launch blockchain technology for interbank payments

Capital inflows to Singapore to gain momentum as Hong Kong stand-off continues

According to a Goldman Sachs estimate, at least $4 billion has moved in Hong Kong dollar deposits to Singapore until August.

Oct 25, 2019

By Jacob J

Singapore jobs outlook gloomy as only 15% of employers look at hire in Q1 2017

Number of jobs lost, unemployment rate inch up in Singapore

The number of retrenchments in the third quarter of 2019 stood at 2,900, higher than in the preceding quarter

Oct 24, 2019

By Jacob J

Trump's trade war with China is hitting US jobs; Tech companies bracing for huge layoffs

According to an IPC survey, 13% of the tech companies with operations in the U.S. were either cutting down on hiring or reducing manpower from their sites.

Oct 24, 2019

By R. Ghosh

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

China's semi-finished steel imports surge on scrap ban

China's imports of semi-finished steel surged in September as a crackdown on scrap shipments saw Chinese buyers scoop up alternative forms of the metal from other Asian countries at favourable prices.

Oct 23, 2019

By Reuters

Singapore should always welcome anyone who reaches its shores, says Zainul Abidin Rasheed

Former Minister of State, Zainul Abidin Rasheed says Singapore should always be a welcoming place to anyone who reaches its shores.

Oct 19, 2019

By Vinod DSouza

Oil falls as China economic concerns outweigh rising refinery runs

Oil prices edged lower on Friday, as concerns about China's economy outweighed bullish signals from its refining sector.

Oct 19, 2019

By Reuters

China's GDP growth hits weakest level in 30 years, serving grim notice to world economy

Gross domestic product expanded 6 percent in the July-September period from a year ago, data showed on Friday

Oct 18, 2019

By Jacob J

Japan's inflation hits 2-1/2-year low, raises stimulus chance this month

Dragged down by sliding energy prices and raising the chance the central bank will top up its already massive monetary stimulus at its review this month.

Oct 18, 2019

By Reuters

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ThetaRay Launches Self-Service Compliance Tools Amid Rising Financial Crime Pressures in Asia-Pacific

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Economy

UN working group agrees on railway network for Asia-Pacific

UN arm ESCAP explores a new financial landscape for Asia-Pacific by 2030

Trade in Asia-Pacific declines for the first time since 2009: ESCAP

The impact of Indonesia vs EU trade spat

Slowing China to step up state spending, aiming around 6% growth in 2020

Italian village sells homes for €1 to attract buyers; how to buy your dream house?

Singapore factory output marks thin growth; offshore, electronics segments drop

Capital inflows to Singapore to gain momentum as Hong Kong stand-off continues

Number of jobs lost, unemployment rate inch up in Singapore

Trump's trade war with China is hitting US jobs; Tech companies bracing for huge layoffs

China's semi-finished steel imports surge on scrap ban

Singapore should always welcome anyone who reaches its shores, says Zainul Abidin Rasheed

Oil falls as China economic concerns outweigh rising refinery runs

China's GDP growth hits weakest level in 30 years, serving grim notice to world economy

Japan's inflation hits 2-1/2-year low, raises stimulus chance this month

ThetaRay Launches Self-Service Compliance Tools Amid Rising Financial Crime Pressures in Asia-Pacific

ThetaRay Launches Self-Service Compliance Tools Amid Rising Financial Crime Pressures in Asia-Pacific

MTI's Preliminary Forecast Suggests Singapore's Economy Grew 4.3% in the Fourth Quarter, Slower Than the Previous Quarter

MTI's Preliminary Forecast Suggests Singapore's Economy Grew 4.3% in the Fourth Quarter, Slower Than the Previous Quarter

Islands Need Resilient Power Systems More Than Ever: IEA

Islands Need Resilient Power Systems More Than Ever: IEA