Economy

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

Malaysian ringgit back near 8-month high helped by inflows

In March alone, the Malaysian currency has rallied around 8% against the greenback, and so far this year, the gain is more than 11.2%.

Apr 13, 2016

By Boby Michael

US military has now more freedom on Indian territory

Currently, permissions have to be sought each time there is a US requirement.

Apr 12, 2016

By Boby Michael

Peru Presidential Election: Daughter of former Prez leads, to face run-off with veteran in June

As none has emerged with the necessary 50% vote share, there should be a run-off between the top two, which has now been slated to 5 June.

Apr 11, 2016

By Boby Michael

Ukraine to get new government by Tuesday: President Poroshenko

The Bloc of Petro Poroshenko faction had offered to nominate from the new coalition current speaker Volodymyr Groysman as teh new PM.

Apr 11, 2016

By Boby Michael

Singapore dollar hovers near 8-month high ahead of MAS policy review

The market is now waiting for the monetary policy decision by the Monetary Authority of Singapore due on Thursday.

Apr 11, 2016

By Boby Michael

East Asian growth to ease further dragged by slower China: World Bank

Among developing Southeast Asian economies, the Philippines and Vietnam have the strongest growth prospects, both expected to grow more than 6% in 2016.

Apr 11, 2016

By Boby Michael

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Economy

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

Malaysian ringgit back near 8-month high helped by inflows

US military has now more freedom on Indian territory

Peru Presidential Election: Daughter of former Prez leads, to face run-off with veteran in June

Ukraine to get new government by Tuesday: President Poroshenko

Singapore dollar hovers near 8-month high ahead of MAS policy review

East Asian growth to ease further dragged by slower China: World Bank

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%