Economy
Malaysian industrial production growth slowed to 2.4% in Q3
Malaysian industrial production growth slowed to 2.4% in Q3
It has been driven by the continuing decrease in the mining sector and crude palm oil.
Daily Briefing: Singapore strengthens trade ties with China; MAS chief flags local data storage risks
And Woodleigh Residences sold 60% of released units at soft launch.
Tourism receipts slipped 1.7% to $6.6b in Q2
The decline was led by the 22% YoY decrease to $1.26m in shopping.
SME arrears rise in Q3 as trade war deepens: study
Delayed payments were most evident in the commerce-wholesale and transport/storage sectors.
Malaysia's oil overdependence threatens attempts to shed debt
Analysts see downside risks to the oil price rally even in 2019.
APAC's e-commerce growth to hit 14.2% in 2019: Fitch Solutions
Australia, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan led the pack thanks to their stable political and economic outlook and high disposable incomes.
Singapore ‘working hard' with China for early conclusion of RCEP
The city-state is also pumping up efforts to diversify its portfolio through other free trade agreements with countries.
Singapore firms should explore beyond China's established cities: trade minister
Chan hopes to deepen SingCham and ESG's network to create opportunities in different parts of China.
Almost half of Singapore firms say China is their sales destination
2 in 5 think that China's growing consumer wealth could unveil opportunities.
Indonesia GDP growth dips to 5.17% in Q3
This has been driven by slower household consumption during the period.
ASEAN manufacturing sector PMI falls to 49.8
The index reading was the lowest recorded in 15 months.
MAS seals $13.76b financial deal with Bank of Indonesia
It will make a local currency bilateral swap agreement where both central banks can exchange up to $9.5b.
9 in 10 ASEAN corporates have the most bullish trade outlook in the world: report
This outlook by ASEAN firms is higher than the global average of 77%.
Singapore assessing 2019 forecasts amidst escalating trade spat: Finance minister
Singapore has already witnessed a slash in business investments amidst the looming trade wars.
Singapore and Chongqing form fintech alliance
Chongqing and Singapore will work together to apply FinTech solutions to make STC hassle free, safe and cost efficient for stakeholders.
New Zealand is the easiest place to do business
It holds the shortest time to start a business at 0.5 days.
Qualifying cross-border financing deals with Chongqing hit $5.78b in August
Bond issuance by Chinese issuers in Singapore almost doubled in 2017 to reach $18b.
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