Economy
Malaysia's exports inched up 3.1% in January
Malaysia's exports inched up 3.1% in January
The exports of manufacturing and mining goods underpinned export growth.
Singapore urges Johor to honour the terms of the 1962 Water Agreement
Johor’s chief minister said he plans to stop buying treated water from Singapore.
Local business sentiment weakened in Q2 2019
The Business Optimism Index fell to +5.08 points as only four of six indicators are in the expansion zone.
Daily Briefing: Singapore to invest $300m in digital innovation research; Two-room flexi flat application rates dropped to 4.2% in 2018
And Sea will add US$1b to its cash pile to amp up its digital entertainment offerings.
SBR International Business Awards 2019 is open for nominations
The search is on for the best international businesses in Singapore.
Singapore still waits for timing of 2% GST hike
It is still monitoring economic conditions as well as expenditure trends and revenue buoyancy.
Daily Briefing: Singapore dollar to strengthen amidst US-China trade truce; US-based hacker-powered security platform HackerOne expands to Singapore
And Singapore-based online luxury marketplace Reebonz faces Nasdaq delisting.
Business receipts climbed 4.1% in Q4 2018
The infocomm segment’s business receipts led the growth and jumped 7.2%.
Manufacturing output contracts for the first time since 2017
It shrank by 3.1% no thanks to declines in electronics and precision engineering.
Singapore loses out to Netherlands as world's most connected country: report
But the Lion City is expected to benefit from initiatives aiming to improve logistics and harmonise regulations. Singapore held its second position...
Inflation eased to 1.7% in January
Slower growth in electricity and gas prices outweighed higher services inflation.
Domestic wholesale trade climbed 16.9% in Q4
Wholesale trade of petroleum products surged 43.2%.
China's exports rebounded 9.1% in January
Exports to EU, Japan, South Korea and ASEAN have recovered.
Chart of the Day: Singapore 2019 defence spending hits 12-year high
The government is allocating 30% of the budget to defence from 18.5% in 2018.
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Singapore total trade breaks $1t again after four years
But momentum could taper off as growth could slow down in 2019.
Daily Briefing: Singapore finance minister aims a cautious budget; HDB unveils first new-generation neighbourhood centre
And personal finance startup DollarsAndSense acquires insurtech platform fundMyLife.
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