Economy

Singapore employment numbers reveal bleak outlook for job seekers

The ministry also said total employment growth grew by 0.9 percent last year, which was the lowest growth since 2003

Mar 15, 2016

By Jacob J

China and Singapore extend currency swap agreement for three more years

As per the arrangement, up to 300bn in Chinese Yuan liquidity will be available to eligible financial institutions operating in Singapore.

Mar 15, 2016

By Boby Michael

'Singapore faces challenging economic outlook, growth will not hit 3.3% until 2018'

Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam are less exposed to manufacturing sectors where China has excess capacity.

Mar 15, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore's labor market bleeds: Redundancy at 7-year high, employment growth plunges

A total of 15,580 workers were laid off in 2015, up from 12,930 the year before while local employment addition fell to 700 from 96,000 in 2014.

Mar 15, 2016

By Boby Michael

China's Anbang to acquire US hotel group for $6.5 billion - Report

Strategic Hotels was taken private three months back by current owner Blackstone private equity group for around $6 billion.

Mar 13, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysian economy expands 4.5% in fourth quarter

Malaysia orders halt to hiring new foreign workers

Malaysia has 2.1 million registered migrant workers as per official records.

Mar 12, 2016

By Jacob J

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

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Economy

Singapore employment numbers reveal bleak outlook for job seekers

China and Singapore extend currency swap agreement for three more years

'Singapore faces challenging economic outlook, growth will not hit 3.3% until 2018'

Singapore's labor market bleeds: Redundancy at 7-year high, employment growth plunges

China's Anbang to acquire US hotel group for $6.5 billion - Report

Malaysia orders halt to hiring new foreign workers

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

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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