Economy

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

China January exports rise signalling revival of global demand

The exports spurt came despite Trump's election as US President spooked Asian manufacturing countries.

Feb 10, 2017

By Jacob J

Philippines peso slides to 20-day low as trade gap stays near record low, BSP hikes inflation forecasts

The trade gap was $2.564 bln in December, near November's 10-month low of $2.566 bln and January's all-time low of $2.638 bln

Feb 10, 2017

By Boby Michael

RBA cuts Australia GDP forecasts; IMF says policy needs to stay accommodative

The growth forecast for the year to June 30 was cut by 1% to 1.5-2.5% and the 2018 growth to 2.75%-3.75%, down 0.25 %, from the November forecast.

Feb 10, 2017

By Boby Michael

Singapore assets under management growth declines year-on-year

'Dark shift in mood' away from globalisation to hurt Singapore economy

Anti-globalisation trend and technological breakthroughs will redraw economic landscape

Feb 9, 2017

By Jacob J

Indian rupee at 3-month high after RBI holds rates, charts suggest further gains

Charts suggest more upside for the rupee, at least up to 66.60/dollar, in the near term.

Feb 9, 2017

By Boby Michael

NZ dollar down to 2-week low as RBNZ says exchange rate needs to fall, shares rise as rates held

As expected, the RBNZ has left the official cash rate unchanged at 1.75% at the policy decision on Thursday.

Feb 9, 2017

By Boby Michael

Australia denies spy programme derailed joint military training with Indonesia

Australian army apologises to Indonesian military for offensive training material

The Indonesian side has accepted the apology but not announced a resumption of the suspended military cooperation yet.

Feb 9, 2017

By Boby Michael

Malaysian ringgit falls to 2-week low as trade surplus narrows, oil prices slide

The ringgit that rallied 1.3% in January is down 0.4% so far this week.

Feb 8, 2017

By Boby Michael

Singapore marks down annual job creation outlook; says there is a new normal

Ministry of manpower said on Monday that job vacancies rebounded after six straight quarters of declines.

Feb 8, 2017

By Jacob J

Singapore annual jobs growth to 'stabilise' at levels far below previous years: Lim Swee Say

The job addition will be not more than 25,000 to 40,000 in the next three to five years, the Manpower Minister said.

Feb 8, 2017

By Boby Michael

AECOM to design Singapore-Kuala Lumpur HSR: LTA

The estimated delivery date for the S$24.6 million worth contract is Oct 1, 2018.

Feb 8, 2017

By Boby Michael

Asia stocks higher tracking Wall Street gains, Singapore dollar down

Technically, the Singapore dollar could fall back to a multi-year low in a few weeks if the US currency keeps its momentum.

Feb 8, 2017

By Boby Michael

Euro, loonie major losers, yen, kiwi gainers as dollar stabilises

Euro is headed south for 14-year low, yen north to 100/dollar if trends remain.

Feb 7, 2017

By Boby Michael

Australian dollar rises after RBA policy, at 21-month high vs euro

The RBA left policy rates unchanged but said that inflation will pick up during this year.

Feb 7, 2017

By Boby Michael

New Zealand dollar rallies to 5-month high on inflation expectations ahead of RBNZ meet

Analysts now predict a rate hike in 2018 though the central bank had forecast to keep rates until end of 2019.

Feb 7, 2017

By Boby Michael

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US Senate's proposed stopgap funding measure unlikely to advance in House: Speaker

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Economy

China January exports rise signalling revival of global demand

Philippines peso slides to 20-day low as trade gap stays near record low, BSP hikes inflation forecasts

RBA cuts Australia GDP forecasts; IMF says policy needs to stay accommodative

'Dark shift in mood' away from globalisation to hurt Singapore economy

Indian rupee at 3-month high after RBI holds rates, charts suggest further gains

NZ dollar down to 2-week low as RBNZ says exchange rate needs to fall, shares rise as rates held

Australian army apologises to Indonesian military for offensive training material

Malaysian ringgit falls to 2-week low as trade surplus narrows, oil prices slide

Singapore marks down annual job creation outlook; says there is a new normal

Singapore annual jobs growth to 'stabilise' at levels far below previous years: Lim Swee Say

AECOM to design Singapore-Kuala Lumpur HSR: LTA

Asia stocks higher tracking Wall Street gains, Singapore dollar down

Euro, loonie major losers, yen, kiwi gainers as dollar stabilises

Australian dollar rises after RBA policy, at 21-month high vs euro

New Zealand dollar rallies to 5-month high on inflation expectations ahead of RBNZ meet

US Senate's proposed stopgap funding measure unlikely to advance in House: Speaker

US Senate's proposed stopgap funding measure unlikely to advance in House: Speaker

ECB Estimates Eurozone Inflation to be Above 3% next Year; Another Rate Hike on the Cards

ECB Estimates Eurozone Inflation to be Above 3% next Year; Another Rate Hike on the Cards

Economists Cut Ailing Chinese Economy's Growth Rate This year to 5% From 5.5%

Economists Cut Ailing Chinese Economy's Growth Rate This year to 5% From 5.5%