Economy

Gold drops to 1-month low as dollar rallies on Fed rate hike view

The yellow metal fell to as low as $1207/ounce on Monday, its lowest since 22 February, and at the low, it was down 2.5% on the month.

Mar 28, 2016

By Boby Michael

Vietnam sharply lowers growth expectations due to disaster impacts

In the first quarter of 2016, the country is estimated to have grown 5.46%, down from the 6.12% growth recorded in the same period last year.

Mar 28, 2016

By Boby Michael

US economy expands 1.4% in fourth quarter; corporate profits fall

Corporate profits decreased $159.6 billion in the fourth quarter, compared with a decrease of $33.0 billion in the third.

Mar 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore Budget 2016: S$4.5 billion for industry transformation scheme

Heng offered relaxation in the foreign worker levy for struggling marine and process sectors.

Mar 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Bank of Thailand leaves rates despite slowing growth, Thai baht falls

The BoT held its benchmark one-day bond repurchase rate at 1.5% in a unanimous decision and in line with expectations.

Mar 23, 2016

By Boby Michael

Deflation deepens in Singapore despite rising food prices, currency weakens further

The consumer price index fell 0.8% in February, deeper than the 0.6% fall happened in January.

Mar 23, 2016

By Boby Michael

ASEAN countries susceptible to prolonged period subdued demand: Moody's

Total trade accounts for 346%, 131% and 130% of GDP in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, respectively, Moody's said.

Mar 22, 2016

By Boby Michael

Singapore shares down amid budget uncertainties, Chinese stocks up on easing hopes

The STI and Nikkei 225 indices ended more than 1% while Malaysian and Indonesian benchmark indices were down 0.2% and 0.35% respectively.

Mar 21, 2016

By Boby Michael

IMF says Vietnam vulnerable to external shocks without reforms

According to a Bloomberg surrey, the economy is projected to grow at 6.6 percent this year.

Mar 21, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore dollar stronger among emerging market currencies; exporters' woes worsen

This is despite a broadly weak US dollar and negative economic signals from the island economy.

Mar 19, 2016

By Boby Michael

IMF: Global monetary system to be reviewed as growth of advanced economies, China rebalancing remain challenges

The Fund also highlighted the risk of continued volatility in financial markets owing to the differences in monetary conditions in the world's major economies.

Mar 18, 2016

By Boby Michael

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

Singapore exports rise unexpectedly in February as China decline moderates

The decline in exports to China was much less than the 25.2 percent fall in January.

Mar 17, 2016

By Jacob J

The world faces acute water shortage, gap seen at 40% by 2030

Experts' recommendations include a wider range of financial and insurance instruments to hedge short term risks.

Mar 17, 2016

By Boby Michael

Asian stocks and currencies rally as Fed keeps rates steady, Singapore dollar and Thai baht at 8-month highs

It was in line with expectations that the Fed leaving rates on hold but the market players got an extra pinch of dovish tone in the Chair's statement.

Mar 17, 2016

By Boby Michael

Singapore to see deflation and slower growth rate than prior forecasts in 2016: MAS survey

Median of estimate in the MAS survey of 24 private economists showed the GDP growth rate to drop to 1.9% for 2016 from 2.2% predicted in the previous poll.

Mar 16, 2016

By Boby Michael

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Economy

Gold drops to 1-month low as dollar rallies on Fed rate hike view

Vietnam sharply lowers growth expectations due to disaster impacts

US economy expands 1.4% in fourth quarter; corporate profits fall

Singapore Budget 2016: S$4.5 billion for industry transformation scheme

Bank of Thailand leaves rates despite slowing growth, Thai baht falls

Deflation deepens in Singapore despite rising food prices, currency weakens further

ASEAN countries susceptible to prolonged period subdued demand: Moody's

Singapore shares down amid budget uncertainties, Chinese stocks up on easing hopes

IMF says Vietnam vulnerable to external shocks without reforms

Singapore dollar stronger among emerging market currencies; exporters' woes worsen

IMF: Global monetary system to be reviewed as growth of advanced economies, China rebalancing remain challenges

Singapore exports rise unexpectedly in February as China decline moderates

The world faces acute water shortage, gap seen at 40% by 2030

Asian stocks and currencies rally as Fed keeps rates steady, Singapore dollar and Thai baht at 8-month highs

Singapore to see deflation and slower growth rate than prior forecasts in 2016: MAS survey

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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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