Economy
Inflation inched up to 1.9% in December
Inflation inched up to 1.9% in December
The faster MoM growth came as the prices of services and retail items picked up pace.
APAC CEOs more optimistic than global average
Half of the region's top execs expect growth to improve in 2019 despite economic uncertainties.
China's 2019 GDP set to drop further to 6.2%
Spending will take a huge hit amidst weak wage growth and job losses..
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And a residential site in Serangoon Gardens sold for $9.8m.
Singaporeans' inflation expectations hit 2.9% in December 2018
Expectations continued its downward trend from September.
Brace for growth slowdown and rising inflation in 2019
The economy is projected to grow at a midly slower pace in 2019 at just under 2.5% from around 3% in 2018.
Can Malaysia prop up sluggish spending with tax cuts?
The country is planning tax refunds equal to 2.6% of the GDP in Q3 2018.
Japan may maintain ultra-low interest rates even as banks flounder
However, the central bank is allowing yields to trade mildly higher to boost profits.
Singapore non-oil domestic exports dropped 8.5% in December 2018
It was dragged by the 11.2% decrease in the electronics segment.
Government urged to introduce tiered tax concessions for firms that enhance cyber resilience
KPMG says in its Budget 2019 wishlist that it may encourage corporations to develop their risk management, vigilance and governance for cyber attacks...
Half of Singapore online businesses lament regulatory barriers in expansion: survey
Nearly 40% spent $68,800 to $137,800 on compliance per year.
China's slowing price growth may prompt looser monetary policy
The consumer price inflation (CPI) moderated to 1.9% in December 2018 from 2.2% in November.
APAC M&A activity could go down in 2019: report
Investors in the region recorded the worst performance in 2018 at 17.1pp below the regional MSCI Index.
Philippine salaries to grow 6% in 2019
However, this represents flattish growth.
MAS to launch $75m grant for Equity Market Singapore
It aims to boost Singapore’s role as an enterprise financing hub.
2 in 5 APAC organisations are not ready to address new global regulations: study
Over half admit to not having plans to ensure compliance with local and global requirements in 2019.
Enhanced tax incentives could secure Singapore's fiscal sustainability: EY
EY says that the revenue could be used to enhance Singapore's growth as a fintech hub.
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