Economy
Central procurement agency in the drawing boards?
Central procurement agency in the drawing boards?
The proposal was made after a new audit report showed glaring lapses in the public sector procurement process.
Malaysia GDP outlook brightening: OCBC
Newly released February data impresses and warranted an upward revision to 4.4% from 3.8% yoy GDP growth.
What dragged down Singapore's economy in 4Q11?
The downswing in the global tech cycle and the weak property market saw the economy shrink by 1.3%.
Singapore economy seen to expand by 8.5%
It translates to a 1.1% YoY growth, but down from 3.6% in 4Q11 - so is the economy really heading up or down?
The Big Squeeze: 34% of Singaporeans willing to cut luxury spending
Watches & jewellery, fashion & accessories and cars top their austerity list.
Are Asians not feeling the financial pinch?
Luxury spending is still bullish particularly in China and Hong Kong even as economic uncertainties rise.
Business confidence in Singapore is waning
A survey revealed that there is uncertainty in the macro level - will Singapore's confidence in business prospects drop even more?
China exports regain momentum in March
It grew 8.9% yoy above market expectations and is fueling hopes of 13% export growth in 2012, says CIMB.
MAS "very concerned" over inflation
Inflation rate has been more persistent but MAS is yet to set a formal target for inflation.
Japan imposes tighter monetary policy
The Bank of Japan prepares to counter the 0.1% slowdown in monetary base and reaccelerate growth by taking on a more conservative approach.
Singapore non-executive directors second best-paid in ASEAN
Hay Group's report shows ASEAN banks lead the way in non-executive remuneration.
What drove up China's inflation to 3.6%?
Food prices rebounded in March and pushed the CPI a tad higher than last month's yoy growth pace.
China determined to survive trade setback
Retail sales pad slowdown in merchandise exports and growth is likely to remain in the 15-17% range in the coming months.
Straits Time Index rises by 0.55% in March
UOB KayHian reports that the final performance was helped by improving data points from developed markets.
Vietnam agriculture, aquaculture are investment worthy: Singapore minister
Minister Lim Hng Kiang encourages local businesses to supply critical capabilites to these fast-growing Vietnamese industries.
Philippine budget deficit shrinks by a whopping 34.4%
Thanks to modest spending growth coupled with the 13.7% rise in 2M11 total revenues.
Indonesia could face small current account deficit this year
A shortfall in revenue is looming even as the Federal Reserve promises low rates until 2014, says DBS.
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