Economy
Daily Briefing: Will COE premiums surge again?; NTU deeply worried over professor's denied tenure
Plus a rather creepy spoof of a hit song.
Japan's headline inflation to rise 0.5%
Will the government cut rates soon?
Indonesia's import growth soared 6.8%
But exports still remained weak.
Indonesia's government faces pressure amid soaring inflation
Inflation rate jumped 5.3% in February.
Guess which is consumer sector's surprise saving grace
Seasonal revenue beats forecast by 10.3%.
China's consumer sentiment rebounded to 94.7 in February
It's a "wait and see" attitude for Chinese consumers.
Philippines' inflation to hit 3.4% in February
Analyst predicts more signs of inflation amid surge in GDP.
Taiwan's trade growth to decline sharply: DBS
Exports and imports to fall 11.6% and 9.4% respectively.
Chart of the Day: Contractors' profit margins crumble amidst cost pressure
Here are 5 reasons why.
Daily Briefing: 4 great economic mythbusters; Budget 2013's progressiveness fired with questions
And 39 couples said 'I Do' together.
Korea exports stumbled in February as won strengthens
Economic recovery imperiled by appreciation.
Lack of fiscal support hinders India's Q4 GDP growth
Led to sharply lower 4.5% growth.
Why Budget 2013 was more 'household-centric' than expected
WIS scheme has been expanded.
Chart of the Day: Construction sector is biggest loser in stiffer expat rule
Its $25b value supported foreign worker demand.
Thailand's inflation to hit 3.5% in February
Will the government cut its policy rate this year?
Daily Briefing: Confession pages mushroomed in Facebook; Cars will be greater luxury
And Prof Cherian George might have to leave NTU.
Commentary
What matters for Singapore’s AI future is consistency, not brilliance
The AI pilot worked. Now comes the real test
Are Singapore startups’ employee incentive plans still competitive?
Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia