Economy
NODX eases down growth to 5% in August
NODX eases down growth to 5% in August
The growth in non-electronic NODX outweighed the declines in electronics.
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Tech cycle effects add burden on NODX in August
Electronics could contract for the ninth consecutive month after a 3.8% drop in July.
MAS chief says Asian emerging markets doing better versus counterparts
They sustained growth amidst global trade woes that have hit markets like Argentina.
Investments in Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Parks hit US$11b: PM Lee
It has generated more than 200,000 jobs.
ASEAN will fare well in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: PM Lee
Majority of its population are under 35 years old who are 'comfortable with new technology'.
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And CCCS slaps $26.9m fine to 13 fresh chicken distributors.
More than half of Singapore youth think technology will decrease jobs
They are the most pessimistic in Southeast Asia when it comes to the issue.
MAS unveils framework to lure investment funds into Singapore
It eyes to step up Singapore's position as a full-service international fund management centre.
Vietnam's FDI up 9.2% to US$11.25b in August
The country seems to be left untouched by the trade war woes.
Business optimism moderates by 1.39 ppt in Q4
It was hit by trade war woes.
MinLaw unveils bill to update insolvency and debt restructuring laws
It proposes a new regulatory regime for said schemes.
Taiwanese firms fazed by trade war concerns in China
Some Taiwanese firms with China operations have transferred their manufacturing hubs to Southeast Asia.
Japan's GDP inched up 3% in Q2
Business spending grew 3.1%.
Singapore placed 28th in retirement security
The research found that the larger portion of healthcare expenditure in Singapore is not covered by insurance.
Singapore is the fifth most popular expat destination: study
Expats are having a hard time to have work-life balance and to find local friends in the Lion City.
2018 GDP still likely to hit 3.2%: economists
They are bullish on external growth but bearish on the property scene.
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