Economy

China factory activity shrinks more than expected

China's mammoth manufacturing sector plagued by chronic overcapacity and plunging demand.

Feb 1, 2016

By Staff Reporter

TPP: New Zealand protesters demand pullout ahead of Feb 4 signing

John Key's government says various tariff reductions under the trade pact will result in the addition of $2.7 billion to the country's GDP.

Jan 30, 2016

By Jacob J

Global uncertainties hit Singapore's manufacturing, services sectors

Another poll shows services sector has become increasingly pessimistic about short-term business prospects.

Jan 29, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Bank of Japan announces negative interest rates

Bank of Japan surprises markets with negative interest rates

BoJ says will 'cut the interest rate further into negative territory if judged as necessary'.

Jan 29, 2016

By Jacob J

United Airlines singapore non stop flight

United Airlines to operate non-stop flight between San Francisco and Singapore

Flying times will be approximately 15 hours, 30 minutes eastbound and 16 hours, 20 minutes westbound.

Jan 29, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Malaysia parliament approves joining TPPA

Malaysian parliament approves motion to join Pacific Partnership trade pact

The trade pact aims at radically liberalizing trade between 12 Pacific rim countries.

Jan 28, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines economy posts 6.3 percent growth in fourth quarter

Elsewhere in Asia, China recorded 5.8 percent growth for full-year 2015 while Vietnam expanded 6.7 percent.

Jan 28, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Jobs growth in Singapore falls to lowest since 2003

Singapore expects the growth in local workforce numbers will remain muted for the next five years.

Jan 28, 2016

By Jacob J

singapore not to withdra foreign worker levy

Singapore will not revoke foreign worker levy says minister

Business body urges government to offer more financing and infrastructure support in the budget.

Jan 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore best in Asia-Pacific in attracting top talent

More tolerance to migrants and employee empowerment opportunities needed, survey says.

Jan 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Asian shares, oil fall on profit booking

Brent crude drops 1.3 percent to $30 a barrel

Jan 26, 2016

By Reuters

Manufacturing output falls; marks 11th month of decline

Data also shows electronics cluster output fell 12.4% in December 2015.

Jan 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Consumer prices fall for 14th straight month; rentals become cheaper

The cost for accommodation in Singapore dropped 3 percent in December.

Jan 25, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore private property prices dip as demand falls

Rentals of private residential properties have also fallen on a similar scale,

Jan 22, 2016

By Jacob J

China to spend $4.6 billion to shut 4,300 coal mines as demand falls

China would need far greater funds to restructure the coal sector efficiently.

Jan 22, 2016

By Jacob J

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ThetaRay Launches Self-Service Compliance Tools Amid Rising Financial Crime Pressures in Asia-Pacific

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Economy

China factory activity shrinks more than expected

TPP: New Zealand protesters demand pullout ahead of Feb 4 signing

Global uncertainties hit Singapore's manufacturing, services sectors

Bank of Japan surprises markets with negative interest rates

United Airlines to operate non-stop flight between San Francisco and Singapore

Malaysian parliament approves motion to join Pacific Partnership trade pact

Philippines economy posts 6.3 percent growth in fourth quarter

Jobs growth in Singapore falls to lowest since 2003

Singapore will not revoke foreign worker levy says minister

Singapore best in Asia-Pacific in attracting top talent

Asian shares, oil fall on profit booking

Manufacturing output falls; marks 11th month of decline

Consumer prices fall for 14th straight month; rentals become cheaper

Singapore private property prices dip as demand falls

China to spend $4.6 billion to shut 4,300 coal mines as demand falls

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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Islands Need Resilient Power Systems More Than Ever: IEA