Economy

The 3 powerhouses of Singapore's economy slowly faltering

The 3 powerhouses of Singapore's economy slowly faltering

Guess which companies are now overtaking Singapore's 3 main growth drivers - manufacturing, wholesale, and finance?

MAP: Check out top markets in Asia for Singaporean business leaders

Singaporean business leaders are more optimistic than Asian peers with only 2% negative about the economy.

How should Singapore raise more money without tax hike?

Learn many ways by which Singaporeans can be spared from paying more taxes.

Chart of the Day: NODX down 11% in August 2012

This is in contrast to the 5.7% rise in July.

Malaysia food prices, transport costs edged up 2.8%

These slight increases are results of the post-Ramadan celebrations.

Bank of Indonesia not likely to ease monetary policy

It needs to stabilize the currency and external balances above all else.

China housing prices on the rise

Housing prices increased for the third straight month albeit at a minimal 0.07%.

India August inflation spike to limit policy rate cut

But a 25bp slash in cash reserve ratio still looms.

Daily briefing: Anti-corruption system, Singapore parenting

Here are the stories from around the web that Singaporeans are talking about including an alleged Gangnam Style ripoff.

Taiwan to suffer further 1.5% dip in export orders

This is following a nine-month low manufacturing PMI.

Say goodbye to the record-strong Singapore dollar

Central bank expected to curtail the currency's appreciation to boost flagging exports.

Here's how Singapore's economy fared in 2Q12

Outlook is still cautious as economy shrank 0.7%.

India export growth slumps 9.7%

This is following a 14.8% contraction in July.

Singapore economy will only grow 3% in 2013: Maybank

GDP forecast slashed from more upbeat 5% after discouraging August NODX results.

Daily briefing: Restaurant in trouble, survey says 79% of Singaporeans not disaster-ready

Here are the stories from around the web that Singaporeans are talking about including that bomb relic unearthed in Geylang.

MAS policy easing likelier than ever this October

August exports dive propels chances of a central bank intervention, says BBVA.

China lays out five-year financial sector plan

Government aims for value-added of the financial sector to reach 5% GDP.