Economy

$4 billion stolen from Malaysian state fund

Malaysian ringgit falls to 1-week low as 1MDB defaults on bonds

The Malaysian unit had traded at an 8-month high of 3.8405/USD last week, from which the currency has now weakened 2.5%.

Apr 26, 2016

By Boby Michael

Singapore headline CPI rate drops to near 30-year low even as core inflation edges higher

The March year-on-year CPI rate of -1% marked the 17th straight month of declining prices in the City.

Apr 25, 2016

By Boby Michael

Thailand announces 20 bln baht fund to boost start-up ecosystem

The economy has been in doldrums since the army took power in 2014, with weak exports and sluggish domestic demand.

Apr 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Singdollar keeps upward trend despite MAS moves to arrest appreciation, targets 1.32/USD

The downward crossing of short term moving averages above the 50-period average on the weekly chart also looks like a downside signal for USD/SGD.

Apr 25, 2016

By Boby Michael

China announces 'all-in-one' Mars mission, to land on planet by 2021

Calls for China's own mission mounted after India reached the planet in 2014, a Xinhua report said.

Apr 23, 2016

By Boby Michael

Brokerages in Singapore raided for possible manipulation and insider trading

The MAS said they have obtained documents and items from several broking firms and trading representatives.

Apr 22, 2016

By Boby Michael

Malaysia upset of Singapore University's research linking palm oil to heart disease

Indonesia: Palm oil lobby angry over Joko Widodo's move to limit slash and burn farming

Last month Singaporean said the country suffered losses of about S$700 million due to large-scale haze in 2015.

Apr 22, 2016

By Jacob J

Asian currencies down on greenback rally, ringgit falls the most as crude prices fall

Singapore dollar and Malaysian ringgit have moved off 8-month highs.

Apr 21, 2016

By Boby Michael

Crude Technicals: Oil pares Doha losses while short-term charts point to above $50 levels

Charts suggest levels $50 in coming weeks as producers are hopeful of a broader agreement among them ahead of the June OPEC meeting.

Apr 18, 2016

By Boby Michael

Singapore dollar weakens as data shows country's exports contract sharply

Data showed that the MAS easing last Thursday is justified.

Apr 18, 2016

By Boby Michael

Singapore needs to do more to improve its maritime security, says Teo Chee Hean

Piracy, sea robberies and the emergent threat of transnational maritime terrorism are of concern.

Apr 16, 2016

By Boby Michael

China GDP growth eases to 7-year low in Q1 but analysts call it stabilizing

The Q1 figure is a notch down from the Q4-2015 growth of 6.8% in and also marked the economy's worst performance since 2009.

Apr 15, 2016

By Boby Michael

US MARINES DURING WAR GAMES IN TERNATE CAVITE, PHILIPPINES.

US to ramp-up military presence in Philippines, to hold 'regular' military exercises

The US move could aggravate the Chinese resistance against any other country claiming parts of the territory.

Apr 14, 2016

By Boby Michael

Singapore dollar plunges despite GDP positive as MAS says will curb the currency's appreciation

Most analysts were expecting the MAS to leave the policy steady.

Apr 14, 2016

By Boby Michael

Australia says FTA with India will boost bilateral trade big way

Australia's trade with India is now worth $13.1bn, just one tenth of that with China.

Apr 13, 2016

By Boby Michael

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Economy

Malaysian ringgit falls to 1-week low as 1MDB defaults on bonds

Singapore headline CPI rate drops to near 30-year low even as core inflation edges higher

Thailand announces 20 bln baht fund to boost start-up ecosystem

Singdollar keeps upward trend despite MAS moves to arrest appreciation, targets 1.32/USD

China announces 'all-in-one' Mars mission, to land on planet by 2021

Brokerages in Singapore raided for possible manipulation and insider trading

Indonesia: Palm oil lobby angry over Joko Widodo's move to limit slash and burn farming

Asian currencies down on greenback rally, ringgit falls the most as crude prices fall

Crude Technicals: Oil pares Doha losses while short-term charts point to above $50 levels

Singapore dollar weakens as data shows country's exports contract sharply

Singapore needs to do more to improve its maritime security, says Teo Chee Hean

China GDP growth eases to 7-year low in Q1 but analysts call it stabilizing

US to ramp-up military presence in Philippines, to hold 'regular' military exercises

Singapore dollar plunges despite GDP positive as MAS says will curb the currency's appreciation

Australia says FTA with India will boost bilateral trade big way

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

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