Economy
Asian countries' economic growth to hit 5.9% this year
Asian countries' economic growth to hit 5.9% this year
South Asia will register the strongest growth at 7%.
Thailand's exports up 11.7% to US$20.3b in June
Thanks to foreign markets’ robust orders.
AI to double Singapore's economic growth rate by 2035
It could boost labour productivity by 41% in the said year.
Non-oil domestic exports feared to moderate in 2H17
The semiconductor segment is seen to show signs of fatigue.
3 things that can be done to enhance Singapore's management of public funds
It could strengthen management of development projects.
Chart of the Day: Overall trade moderates in June
On a seasonally adjusted basis, total trade decreased by 3.7% in June.
Singapore NODX up 8.2% in June
It rose from a two-month flat growth.
Chart of the Day: Private road transport costs slows to 6.1%
Car and petrol prices softened.
Construction sector comes crashing in Q2
What can buoy the sector in the coming quarters?
Singapore's GDP grows 2.5% in Q2
This is the same pace of growth seen in the previous quarter.
Singapore's Q2 growth likely softened versus Q1
The weakness in the manufacturing sector could drag economic growth.
Chart of the Day: Electricity and gas prices surge 19.1%
On the back of higher global oil prices.
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In mid-December 2016, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte visited Singapore on a state visit, and Singapore President Tony Tan highlighted during a...
Chart of the Day: Money supply growth moderates to 7.8%
It was undermined by a softer gain in net foreign position.
Uptick in food prices keep inflation growth fresh
Inflation gained 1.5% after stalling for three months.
Singapore PMI slows down to 50.8
But electronics sector posted a faster expansion at 52.4.
3 possible risks to the stellar performance of Singapore's local exchange
Moderation of Singapore's GDP is one.
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