Economy

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

The Chinese government's growth target for the full year is of 6.5-7 percent.

Oct 19, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore exports to China weakest in seven year; dives 25% in January

Singapore exports continue to decline as China slowdown bites

The drop in exports was lower than a median forecast of a 6.0 percent slump forecast in a Reuters poll.

Oct 17, 2016

By Jacob J

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

China's GDP growth rate hardly masks fundamental weaknesses

China is targeting gross domestic product growth of 6.5 to 7 percent this year, after 6.9 percent last year.

Oct 15, 2016

By Reuters

Who is Jia Jia, Chinese columnist missing over letter asking President Xi to resign?

Xi Jinping arrives in Bangladesh with generous investment plans

Xi is the first Chinese President to visit Bangladesh in 30 years.

Oct 14, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore assets under management growth declines year-on-year

Singapore's GDP contracts 4.1% in 3rd quarter; MAS issues glum outlook

Singapore's export-led economy had been pressured by the global downturn for more than a year.

Oct 14, 2016

By Jacob J

South Korea slashes 2017 growth outlook citing Samsung Note 7 debacle

Samsung accounts for around 17 percent of South Korea's gross domestic product.

Oct 13, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

Trade minister rules out outright recession but says negative growth looms

'We cannot rule out the possibility that the economy will experience some quarters of negative growth'.

Oct 11, 2016

By Jacob J

Indonesian trade value reaches $416 billion in a week

China growth to moderate; East Asia, Pacific resilient: World Bank

China growth to moderate with economy rebalancing towards consumption, services and higher-value-added activities.

Oct 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Salaries in Singapore to rise 4% in 2017; Most of Apac to see wage growth tumbling

Adjusted for the 0.8 percent inflation forecast in the country, the actual wage rise would be 3.2 percent.

Oct 4, 2016

By Jacob J

Asian stocks step back from one-year high after Fed rate talks

Asian shares surge, dollar falters on slow-motion Fed

Asian shares rallied after the Federal Reserve left US interest rates unchanged and slowed the pace of future hikes

Sep 22, 2016

By Reuters

Singapore June NODX fall 2.3% on-year due to weak China, Europe demand

Singapore exports decline 10.6% in July, demand remains weak

The International Enterprise (IE) Singapore report shows that NODX were affected by a decline in both electronic and non-electronic exports.

Aug 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China's exports and imports fall below expectation in July due to weakening demand

The General Administration of Customs say the pressure on exports is likely to relax at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

Aug 8, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore June exports fall 2.3% on weak China, Europe demand

Economists say the government should boost fiscal stimulus to deal with pressure on the economy.

Jul 18, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia overtakes Malaysia and Thailand as biggest emerging market in Southeast Asia

The total value of the companies that traded in Indonesia recently reached $416 billion.

Jul 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore economy expands at faster pace in Q2, helped by services rebound

GDP grows 2.2 percent in the second quarter, marginally higher than the 2.1 percent growth in the previous quarter.

Jul 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Singapore exports continue to decline as China slowdown bites

China's GDP growth rate hardly masks fundamental weaknesses

Xi Jinping arrives in Bangladesh with generous investment plans

Singapore's GDP contracts 4.1% in 3rd quarter; MAS issues glum outlook

South Korea slashes 2017 growth outlook citing Samsung Note 7 debacle

Trade minister rules out outright recession but says negative growth looms

China growth to moderate; East Asia, Pacific resilient: World Bank

Salaries in Singapore to rise 4% in 2017; Most of Apac to see wage growth tumbling

Asian shares surge, dollar falters on slow-motion Fed

Singapore exports decline 10.6% in July, demand remains weak

China's exports and imports fall below expectation in July due to weakening demand

Singapore June exports fall 2.3% on weak China, Europe demand

Indonesia overtakes Malaysia and Thailand as biggest emerging market in Southeast Asia

Singapore economy expands at faster pace in Q2, helped by services rebound

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%