Economy

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

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

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Economy

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

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

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