Economy

Bursa Malaysia launches two indexes to capture traction, BNM calls for banks to adopt new innovations

Malaysia's central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia has urged the banking industry to adopt new innovation in their product offering to meet the demands of the new economy.

May 25, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Singapore economy growth slows down, grows by 2.7% in Q1

On a quarterly basis seasonally-adjusted annualised basis, the economy contracted by 1.3% after posting a rebound of 12.3% last quarter.

May 25, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Bank Indonesia calls for structural reform to achieve 7% economic growth

BI was on alert for inflationary pressures after the nation's inflation peaked 4.17% YoY in April.

May 25, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Singapore to launch blockchain technology for interbank payments

Singapore consumer prices growth eases in April

The authorities say the easing in consumer prices was due to the 6.7 per cent decline in accommodation costs.

May 24, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Indonesia-Russia nurture trade through forum in Vladivostok

Trade numbers between Indonesia and Russia rose by 33.6% last year to US$2.6 billion

May 22, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Expat packages worsen in Singapore: Survey

Despite this, the study pointed out that Singapore still offers some of the highest expatriate salary and benefits packages in the region, with some of the lowest tax rates.

May 19, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Bank Indonesia retains rates at 4.75% despite risks, Malaysia hits 5.6% growth in 1Q2017

The rate remains unchanged since October last year, citing the high potential inflation and external pressures.

May 19, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Indonesia seals US$35 million investments in KEK Palu economic zone

PT Bangun Sulawesi Tengah director and operator of KEK Palu Mulhanan Tomnolotutu signed the MoU at the Central Sulawesi capital Palu.

May 17, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Black Friday offers in Singapore: Where to shop for best deals?

Singapore retail sales swings back to growth in March

The Department of Statistics says the strong retail turnover was due to the growth in the sales of petrol service stations

May 15, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Malaysia's MoF confirms 1MDB CEO booted as Bandar Malaysia chairman

Johari also rebuked allegation made by in a report published by Singapore Straits Times on 10 May, claiming two members from the Budiman Committee was relieved of their duties.

May 11, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Indonesia banks offers Gojek drivers micro financing

Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN), Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) Syariah and Permata Bank Syariah are involve din the scheme.

May 11, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

ASEAN will become fourth largest economy by 2030, says UOB

The GDP of the 10-member countries is likely to expand to US$8.1 trillion in 2030 from the current US$2.5 trillion.

May 11, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Singapore's private office investment sales grow to 9-year high

According to JLL Singapore, the engine of growth for the private investment market sales was the office sector, whose investment sales took the lion share of 47.5%, worth $2.12b.

May 9, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

All eyes on e-commerce, digital economy as Singapore chairs ASEAN

The city-state is also gunning to improve trade facilitation measures to boost internalisation plans, including for small and medium enterprises.

May 9, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Petronas' first floating LNG terminal expected to boost production by 33%

The facility which will commence next month will expand compared to the production of 24.6 MT last year.

May 8, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Prev 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 Next

BLOGS AND FEATURES

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

By IBT Desk

Previous 1 of Next

Economy

Bursa Malaysia launches two indexes to capture traction, BNM calls for banks to adopt new innovations

Singapore economy growth slows down, grows by 2.7% in Q1

Bank Indonesia calls for structural reform to achieve 7% economic growth

Singapore consumer prices growth eases in April

Indonesia-Russia nurture trade through forum in Vladivostok

Expat packages worsen in Singapore: Survey

Bank Indonesia retains rates at 4.75% despite risks, Malaysia hits 5.6% growth in 1Q2017

Indonesia seals US$35 million investments in KEK Palu economic zone

Singapore retail sales swings back to growth in March

Malaysia's MoF confirms 1MDB CEO booted as Bandar Malaysia chairman

Indonesia banks offers Gojek drivers micro financing

ASEAN will become fourth largest economy by 2030, says UOB

Singapore's private office investment sales grow to 9-year high

All eyes on e-commerce, digital economy as Singapore chairs ASEAN

Petronas' first floating LNG terminal expected to boost production by 33%

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