Economy

Why Singapore exports' rally is losing steam

The 1.2% slump is a clear sign of lethargy.

Is the manufacturing rally coming to an end?

DBS' Singapore economists are saying so.

Chart of the Day: Fewer workers face layoffs in Q1

Only 4,000 employees were made redundant.

Will exports still provide a boost to Singapore's economy?

Analysts have lowered their export growth forecast. Singapore's export strength has been giving a fillip to its economy after emerging from the YoY...

Singapore M&A activity drops 20.3% to US$22.4b

It’s Singapore’s slowest first half period for deal making activity since 2013.

Indonesia's GDP grew 5% in Q1

This is based on results from a retail sales survey. According to OCBC Investment Research, Bank Indonesia’s Retail Sales Survey reveals that...

Singapore's economic growth forecast raised to 2.5%

It will be led by the surge in manufacturing growth.

Singapore's offshore assets to rise 8% until 2021

It is keeping up with Switzerland in attracting foreign wealth.

Could Singapore's economy be on a downturn again?

The current quarter may be impacted by a low base on imports.