Economy

Singapore dollar weakens as GDP data disappoints

Singapore expanded 2% in 2015, trailing official forecast of 2.1% and well below the 2014 rate of 3.3%.

Feb 24, 2016

By Boby Michael

singapore not to withdra foreign worker levy

Singapore economy expands at slowest pace since 2009 crisis

Growth was earlier pegged at 2.1 percent but a sharp downturn in manufacturing amid a global slowdown drove growth figures lower.

Feb 24, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore consumer prices fall for 15th straight month in January

Core inflation, which excludes accommodation and private road transport, was at 0.4 per cent, compared to 0.3 per cent in December.

Feb 23, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore's petrol retailers pass on most of wholesale price slide to consumers

The country's Competition Commission said that there is no evidence to suggest collusion in petrol pricing among retailers.

Feb 23, 2016

By Boby Michael

UK's Pound keeps downward track ahead of GDP data

The Sterling is down 1% so far this month and hovers near a 7-year low versus US dollar.

Feb 23, 2016

By Boby Michael

Malaysian economy expands 4.5% in fourth quarter

Exports rose 3.7 percent in the fourth quarter, helped mainly by Ringit's decline against the dollar.

Feb 18, 2016

By Staff Reporter

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

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

'Manufacturing and jobs growth are contracting and there are signs that services are starting to buckle'

Feb 18, 2016

By Staff Reporter

China set to announce sharp increase in defence spending

Beijing's military spending last year was over 10 percent of the budgetary spending, at $136.4 billion.

Feb 16, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Lee says Asean should 'expand and deepen' ties with US

Lee highlights the advantages of the united bloc, saying the combined population of 600 million will emerge as a significant consumer market.

Feb 16, 2016

By Jacob J

Japanese economy contracts 1.4% in Q4 as consumption, exports slump

The more than expected contraction in the economy also spurred speculation about further monetary easing.

Feb 15, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore airshow 2016: Industry outlook bright says minister

Lower oil prices and rising demand for travel can be used to open the skies further, Tharman said.

Feb 15, 2016

By Jacob J

Pyongyang says Kaesong shutdown a 'declaration of war' as Seoul cuts off power and water

North Korea says it was "kicking out" all South Koreans from the jointly run industrial zone and designates Kaesong as a 'military zone'.

Feb 12, 2016

By Jacob J

South Korea closes Kaesong industrial complex

South Korea shuts Kaesong industrial complex to deal economic blow to Pyongyang

The complex produced around $500 million of goods in 2015, making it the biggest single contributor to inter-Korean trade.

Feb 11, 2016

By Jacob J

Fed chief says will not reverse course on rate hikes this year

Yellen admits tighter credit markets, volatile financial markets, and uncertainty over Chinese economic growth posed greater risk to the US economy.

Feb 11, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore economy projected to grow 1-3% in 2016 says minister

Though the weak oil prices have depressed sentiment, it also means lower energy expenses for a whole lot of businesses.

Feb 8, 2016

By Staff Reporter

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

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Economy

Singapore dollar weakens as GDP data disappoints

Singapore economy expands at slowest pace since 2009 crisis

Singapore consumer prices fall for 15th straight month in January

Singapore's petrol retailers pass on most of wholesale price slide to consumers

UK's Pound keeps downward track ahead of GDP data

Malaysian economy expands 4.5% in fourth quarter

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

China set to announce sharp increase in defence spending

Lee says Asean should 'expand and deepen' ties with US

Japanese economy contracts 1.4% in Q4 as consumption, exports slump

Singapore airshow 2016: Industry outlook bright says minister

Pyongyang says Kaesong shutdown a 'declaration of war' as Seoul cuts off power and water

South Korea shuts Kaesong industrial complex to deal economic blow to Pyongyang

Fed chief says will not reverse course on rate hikes this year

Singapore economy projected to grow 1-3% in 2016 says minister

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%