Economy
Manufacturing sector not out of the woods yet despite industrial production uptick
Oil-related headwinds will intensify in the months ahead.
Factory output registers second month of decline with 1.9% slip in December
The electronics sector resumed its decline.
Local consumer confidence slips in Q4 on back of greater job security concerns
Almost 3 out of 10 consumers are worried over job security.
Industrial production to remain in the red as global headwinds intensify
The headline number is pegged at -2.4%.
Singapore sinks into second month of deflation
Inflation registered at -0.2% in December.
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Singapore dollar will be “most affected” by expected euro downturn: Maybank Kim Eng
Analysts are bearish on regional currencies.
China business sentiment sinks in January on back of sharp drop in production and new orders
This is the lowest since October.
MTI downplays effect of SGD depreciation on local economy
US strength will provide an overall boost.
Inflation expectations see sharpest decline in 6 years
Amid the plunge in crude oil prices.
Malaysia’s fiscal deficit to balloon in 2015 on back of oil rout
The deficit could widen further in 2016.
Odd one out: ASEAN CEOs extremely optimistic despite sluggish global growth
But CEOs in other regions aren’t so upbeat.
Chart of the Day: Residential rents slip further as landlords battle it out
Luxury flats eroded faster than in 2013.
Food costs to shoot up on back of weak SGD
Food costs to shoot up on back of weak SGD Expect an uptick in the December CPI.
Chart of the Day: Inflation expectations drop to record lows amid oil rout
And an expected rise in interest rates.
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