Economy
Here's what Indonesia must worry about in the next 12 months
Here's what Indonesia must worry about in the next 12 months
Amid widening current account deficit and weak exports, Indonesia should be cautious about three main points, says Macquarie Securities.
Here's why China's rebound is insignificant
2012 GDP forecast was lowered to 8% as stronger headwinds from external demand and delay in policy easing intensify.
Indonesia suffers USD6.9bn current account deficit
Bank of Indonesia had announced measures to counter this, but it looks like these are unlikely to be highly effective.
Asia's ultra rich men get even richer
More than half of Asian individuals with over $100M say net worth rise in 2011.
The greatest fear of Singapore's ultra rich men revealed
Indians and Hongkongers with over $100M net worth cite inflation and devaluation of money as major threats to their wealth but what about...
Daily Briefing: Internet woes, debate over plastic surgeon case
Here are the stories from around the web that Singaporeans are talking about including that walk-a-dogtion.
Chart of the Day: Total trade up 2.9% in 2Q
The second quarter of 2012 saw the stabilisation in growth for total trade, says IE Singapore.
Immigration marriages now officially a crime
Sham spouses should be frightened of the newly passed Immigration Act amendments.
Private marinas forced to bankroll border security
Operators now required to erect barriers and deploy police out of pocket.
Japan slows to near-zero growth
Second quarter GDP growth decelerated to 0.3% qoq.
Singapore fifth most important city for people with over US$100M
London tops the list but Singapore and other Asian countries are fast to catch up.
Here's how Indonesia will fight current account deficit woes
These measures aren't new, but the country will still give them a shot.
Singapore the wealthiest country now
The country’s GDP per capita amounts to USD56,532 and is expected to more than double in 2050.
Here's the flip side to Japan's higher consumption tax
The government will not achieve its goal of eliminating primary deficit by 2020 even with the tax hike.
Singapore can tide through, says DPM
Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam described Singapore’s unemployment rate as “extremely” low.
Japan merchandise exports plunge 4.2% to USD4.3b
Blame the slowdown on the 14.6% decline in electronic products.
Malaysia inflation to inch up to 1.7%
Good news it's still comparably lower than the rest of Malaysia's peers.
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