Economy

World's thinnest camera lens is here, invented by Australian scientists

The new lens is made of molybdenum disulphide, a flexible glass material with electronic characteristics.

Mar 11, 2016

By Boby Michael

Asian currencies rally after surprise ECB easing, Thai baht at 5-month high

The ECB cut the policy lending rate from 0.05% to zero and lowered the deposit rate from -0.3% to -0.4% on Thursday.

Mar 11, 2016

By Boby Michael

China's consumer price inflation at 1 ½ year high on food price rise, PPI deflation eases

However, experts call it temporary and unlikely to call for any policy response.

Mar 10, 2016

By Boby Michael

Bad weather and conflicts leave 34 countries starving – United Nations

The four regions most in need of humanitarian support are East Africa, Southern Africa, the Pacific Islands and Central America.

Mar 10, 2016

By Boby Michael

Singapore to tighten maid service agencies with new grading and rating system

The employer rating system will be implemented by June this year. The Trustmark scheme will be rolled out by December next year.

Mar 9, 2016

By Boby Michael

China to push forward supply-side reforms, modernise farm sector, ensure grain security: President Xi

Xi said innovative ways of working, improved livelihood and modern agricultural practices are necessary to give the people more sense of benefits.

Mar 9, 2016

By Boby Michael

China says US-South Korea actions and DPRK reaction will unstable the Peninsula

The United States and the South Korea have kicked off their annual exercises on Monday and the North Korea has issued a warning of "all-out offensive".

Mar 8, 2016

By Boby Michael

Japan's economy contracts less than expected 1.1% in fourth quarter

Continued downturn in the economy poses harder challenge to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Abenomics approach

Mar 8, 2016

By Jacob J

Indonesian currency hovers near 10-month high, charts suggest more gains

Rupiah has rallied more than 4% so far this year.

Mar 8, 2016

By Boby Michael

Australian blogger facing sedition charges in Singapore pleads guilty

Her Singaporean husband Yang, another editor, is still denying the charges and the trial against him will begin on Friday.

Mar 7, 2016

By Boby Michael

China warns Taiwan's new government against "independence activities"

Our policy toward Taiwan will not change along with the change in Taiwan's political situation, Xi said.

Mar 7, 2016

By Boby Michael

Australian dollar rallies to 6-month high as analysts demand RBA rate cut

AUD/USD has risen to a 6 ½- month high of 0.7445 on Friday, making a more than 4% jump on the week.

Mar 5, 2016

By Boby Michael

China raises deficit-GDP ratio to 'redline' with growth, fiscal revenues under pressure

The 0.7 percentage point rise the ratio is estimated to provide the government about 470 billion yuan more to spend.

Mar 5, 2016

By Boby Michael

China's top party panel sets 2016 growth in 6.5%-7% range

China's National People's Congress approves the target figures, which will be officially announced by Prime Minister Li Keqiang.

Mar 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore ranks fifth in global 'travel freedom' index

Budget 2016 will be 'prudent' as it tries to shore up slowing economy

The government estimates 2016 growth between 1 percent and 3 percent, the lowest average growth rate in the last ten years.

Mar 5, 2016

By Jacob J

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US Senate's proposed stopgap funding measure unlikely to advance in House: Speaker

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Economy

World's thinnest camera lens is here, invented by Australian scientists

Asian currencies rally after surprise ECB easing, Thai baht at 5-month high

China's consumer price inflation at 1 ½ year high on food price rise, PPI deflation eases

Bad weather and conflicts leave 34 countries starving – United Nations

Singapore to tighten maid service agencies with new grading and rating system

China to push forward supply-side reforms, modernise farm sector, ensure grain security: President Xi

China says US-South Korea actions and DPRK reaction will unstable the Peninsula

Japan's economy contracts less than expected 1.1% in fourth quarter

Indonesian currency hovers near 10-month high, charts suggest more gains

Australian blogger facing sedition charges in Singapore pleads guilty

China warns Taiwan's new government against "independence activities"

Australian dollar rallies to 6-month high as analysts demand RBA rate cut

China raises deficit-GDP ratio to 'redline' with growth, fiscal revenues under pressure

China's top party panel sets 2016 growth in 6.5%-7% range

Budget 2016 will be 'prudent' as it tries to shore up slowing economy

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%