Economy

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

Singapore overtakes Hong Kong to become world's No 3 financial centre: survey

Asian centers have improved their position while the dominance of the European and American centers has eroded over time.

Apr 8, 2016

By Boby Michael

Yen rallies to 17-month high vs dollar increasing worries of Japan's exporters

It has hit a 30-month high vs the British pound.

Apr 7, 2016

By Boby Michael

US, Philippines start two-week military drills as maritime tension with China rises

Asian military spending growth much higher than global rate: SIPRI

China's defence spending rises 7.4 percent while Saudi Arabia sees a 5.7 percent increase.

Apr 6, 2016

By Boby Michael

China and India see business conditions improve while Hong Kong's deteriorate further: Markit PMI

Hong Kong needs more policy support for shoring up growth while China and India have to improve their employment conditions, Markit said.

Apr 6, 2016

By Boby Michael

Hong Kong dollar pares January's steep slide as peg scrapping woes fade

The local dollar has rallied to 7.7522/US dollar this week, very close to its strong end of the pair's trading band of 7.75-7.85.

Mar 31, 2016

By Boby Michael

Singapore's SGX sees IPO business plunging on tough regional competition

The SGX had the smallest haul of new share sales among the region's four largest stock markets in 2015.

Mar 31, 2016

By Boby Michael

China slowdown, global headwinds will stymie Asia growth in years ahead

Southeast Asian economies will post stronger growth in the next two years, led by Indonesia.

Mar 30, 2016

By Jacob J

Asian currencies rally as Yellen drives dollar lower; Malaysian ringgit at 7-month high

The ringgit has rallied more than 5% this month and the Singapore dollar is the second best with a 3.6% rise from February closing.

Mar 30, 2016

By Boby Michael

Bank of England's new capital framework unlikely to impact banking system: HSBC

The BoE said it would raise the rate of the capital buffer that it requires financial institutions to have from 0% to 0.5%, effective 29 March 2017.

Mar 30, 2016

By Boby Michael

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Economy

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

Singapore overtakes Hong Kong to become world's No 3 financial centre: survey

Yen rallies to 17-month high vs dollar increasing worries of Japan's exporters

Asian military spending growth much higher than global rate: SIPRI

China and India see business conditions improve while Hong Kong's deteriorate further: Markit PMI

Hong Kong dollar pares January's steep slide as peg scrapping woes fade

Singapore's SGX sees IPO business plunging on tough regional competition

China slowdown, global headwinds will stymie Asia growth in years ahead

Asian currencies rally as Yellen drives dollar lower; Malaysian ringgit at 7-month high

Bank of England's new capital framework unlikely to impact banking system: HSBC

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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