Economy

Singapore slips up in terms of ability to attract top talent

Singapore's competitiveness was affected by its comparatively low investment in education.

Nov 29, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore faces recession as GDP shrinks 2% and exports slump 5.4% in third quarter

The Ministry of Trade and Industry says employment growth in the near term is expected to be weak.

Nov 24, 2016

By Jacob J

With Donald Trump intent on killing TPP, China to lead trade and diplomacy in Asia

China has tended to see the TPP as part of U.S. efforts to exclude it from setting global rules and to rally others against Beijing.

Nov 23, 2016

By Reuters

Lee tells Apec killing trans-pacific treaty will destabilize global trade

The focus is now on Beijing's increasing role in a world without the trans-pacific partnership (TPP)

Nov 19, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore assets under management growth declines year-on-year

Is Singapore heading to full-blown recession in 2017?

Shipments to the biggest trading partners -- the US, China and the European Union -- on are steady decline.

Nov 17, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

Singapore October exports contract 12% in worse than expected slump

Export numbers hit by an even fall in the shipment of both electronics and non-electronic products.

Nov 17, 2016

By Jacob J

India-Japan nuclear deal: Why is it termed controversial and opportunistic?

For India this is a diplomatic win over China after Beijing blocked its entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

Nov 12, 2016

By Jacob J

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

China exports fall 7.3%; Lack of commodities appetite shows manufacturing weakness has legs

While exports to the US fell 5.6 percent in October, shipments to the EU fell 8.7 percent.

Nov 8, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysia's Attorney-General Mohamed Apandi cleared Najib of wrongdoing

Malaysia's Najib Razak selling off his country to China?

'Some have scare mongered that Malaysia is being sold off'

Nov 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Lee makes historic address to Australian parliament

Prime Minister Lee says slower growth is new normal, rules out economic crisis

The fix is not an emergency package like the one rolled out during the 2008 financial crisis, PM says.

Nov 2, 2016

By Jacob J

Hyundai Heavy, Daewoo Shipbuilding and Samsung Heavy job cuts

South Korea in last-ditch effort to rescue sinking shipbuilders

The government will order more than 250 vessels and offer about 6.5 trillion won in financing.

Nov 1, 2016

By Jacob J

Myanmar government launches thin economic policy

Myanmar business climate has improved, says World Bank

Suu Kyi asks business leaders to take advantage of the easing of the UN sanctions.

Oct 27, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore Q3 jobs report: Total employment shrinks; layoffs higher

The manufacturing sector reports a fall in the number of job losses.

Oct 27, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore manufacturing reports surprise turnaround with 6.7% growth

Severe downturn continued in offshore engineering segment which reported a 31.5 percent decline.

Oct 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore economic growth to stall as export outlook remains gloomy

Growth in visitor arrivals was flat in Q2, following a fall in tourist numbers from China and Indonesia.

Oct 25, 2016

By Jacob J

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

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Economy

Singapore slips up in terms of ability to attract top talent

Singapore faces recession as GDP shrinks 2% and exports slump 5.4% in third quarter

With Donald Trump intent on killing TPP, China to lead trade and diplomacy in Asia

Lee tells Apec killing trans-pacific treaty will destabilize global trade

Is Singapore heading to full-blown recession in 2017?

Singapore October exports contract 12% in worse than expected slump

India-Japan nuclear deal: Why is it termed controversial and opportunistic?

China exports fall 7.3%; Lack of commodities appetite shows manufacturing weakness has legs

Malaysia's Najib Razak selling off his country to China?

Prime Minister Lee says slower growth is new normal, rules out economic crisis

South Korea in last-ditch effort to rescue sinking shipbuilders

Myanmar business climate has improved, says World Bank

Singapore Q3 jobs report: Total employment shrinks; layoffs higher

Singapore manufacturing reports surprise turnaround with 6.7% growth

Singapore economic growth to stall as export outlook remains gloomy

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%