Economy
Check out Taiwan's economy-boosting measures
Check out Taiwan's economy-boosting measures
Its 3 major measures target growth in tourism, financial services and green energy.
25bps rate cut looms in Korea
Blame it on the pressure from depressing economic growth.
China enforces retail oil price hike
Gasoline prices increased by 550RMB/ton while diesel inched up by 540RMB/ton.
India mulls over 3-4% electricity tariff hike
This quarterly increase will save the government IDR 12trn in subsidies.
China import growth drops to 2.6%
The last time it slipped was during the 2008 global financial crisis and 2012 Chinese New Year holiday.
Daily briefing: MPs stripped of pensions, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge coming to Singapore
Here are the stories from around the web that Singaporeans are talking about including demands to educators.
GDP growth will rebound to 3.5% in 2013: IMF
Sharp growth recovery expected as Singapore largely ignores Eureopean bank deleveraging.
Korea outlines key fiscal stimulus measures
Slowing growth forces South Korea to roll out another pump priming package.
China GDP growth forecast dips to 7.5%
But a pickup in momentum is anticipated in 4Q12.
Malaysia industrial production index to dip 2%
This would mirror the anticipated slump in export figures.
Here's why the Philippine economy beats Asian peers
GDP growth reached 6.1% as domestic demand and consumption thrives.
Thailand GDP growth forecast slips to 5%
The good news is that it still reflects confidence in domestic economy's performance.
ASEAN competitivenes in one chart: Philippines a rising star
It's ranking jumped 10 spots for a second straight year beating Vietnam this time.
Daily briefing: New Zealander fugitive returns to Singapore to surrender, Singapore suicides
Here are the stories from around the web that Singaporeans are talking about including the ageing population.
Disappointing Taiwan exports slid 4.6% in August
Contraction was more severe than what the market expected, says BBVA.
Malaysia exports fell 1.9%
Blame it on the drop in electrical and electronics production shipments in July.
Malaysia snubs interest rate hike
The current 3% level is expected to stand pat for the remainder of 2012.
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