Economy
Tax policies to play a significant role in Singapore's economic growth
Tax policies to play a significant role in Singapore's economic growth
Higher tax collections and modest spending initiatives are paying off as Asia-Pacific economies like Singapore reflect a steady growth rate between 5...
Governor Zhou says Chinese authorities may loosen controls on borrowing costs
A suitable time to implement changes is being negotiated between the People's Bank of China and select government officials.
Singapore households expect inflation to fall next year
Inflation expectations over the next one year was in fact at its lowest at 4.2%.
Hong Kong inflation eases in 1Q12
Inflation is expected to normalize further from 2011’s peak of almost 8%.
Chart of the Day: What you need to know about inflation in March
Accommodation cost, which jumped 9.8% yoy in March, remained the single largest contributor.
Rising rents, COE premiums to fuel higher inflation
Inflation will average at the 5% yoy level breached this month as HDB rentals and car prices soar, predicts the government.
March inflation up 5.2%
Higher COE premiums drove inflation up from just 4.6% in February.
More Singaporean women joining the workforce
Singapore placed fourth among 19 Asia Pacific countries with an index score of 77.4, a survey shows.
COE premiums to rise as much as $100K
Recent tenders are pushing COE premiums to a peak level last seen 18 years ago, says DBS.
Beijing import and export values up 13%
Despite slowdown in global economy, import and export values in Beijing totalled more than $65 billion.
Malaysia inflation eases to 2.1%
But it will slowly rise in the coming months to average at around 2.7% for the full 2012 period, says OSK-DMG.
More Asian consumers are into online shopping than Western counterparts
Provided however that the web contents are important and unavailable elesewhere.
Bank Negara Governor Zeti bullish about Malaysia's stable monetary policy
Malaysia's low inflation rates, tame at 2.6%, and robust domestic sector expansion backs up claim.
Indonesia's Current Account falls in deficit
Analyst said monthly trade data suggest this has likely continued in 1Q12.
Further central bank easing looms in Japan
A plummeting trade deficit and recent statements from its central bank suggest new central bank stimuli by end-April.
New taskforce to support tech start-ups
Fledgling firms seeking to protect their IP and remain competitive can consult with ACE Tech-Connect Taskforce.
Singapore firms look to Liaoning, China for urban investments
New business mission composed of 65 companies troop to the booming province for exploratory talks and canvassing.
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