Economy
GDP expansion feared to slacken in 2018
GDP expansion feared to slacken in 2018
No thanks to a looming end in the semiconductor super-cycle.
Singapore GDP up 3.1% in 4Q17
However, the manufacturing sector fell 11.5% QoQ and construction dipped 8.5% YoY.
Singapore consumer confidence climbs five points in Q3
Over half are spending on holidays and vacations, whilst placing emphasis on savings.
Daily Briefing: Singapore changes EntrePass Visa requirements; A look at Keppel DC REIT's costs
And here's a 77-year-old CEO that fixed a $100m blunder.
Singaporeans are ditching stable jobs for freelance gigs
Flexibility, freedom, and financial control are amongst cited reasons.
Daily Briefing: SGX's cheapest stocks right now; Former National Aerated Water Company to be conserved
And here's what you need to know about Singapore's new cashless platforms.
Singapore NODX up 9.1% in November
Both electronic and non-electronic exports increased.
Daily Briefing: Genting beats hospitality stocks in dividend yields; Reuters poll expects slower November exports
And here's a unicorn that just opened its Singapore office.
Export growth to slow down to 9.4% in November: Moody's
Electronics exports have been on a decline since May.
Daily Briefing: SIA challenged by air capacity woes; Dairy Farm beats Sheng Siong in profitability
And here's a local fashion brand that saw revenue grow to $10m thanks to e-commerce.
Analysts raise 2017 GDP growth forecast to 3.3%
But three in five think the Chinese economy's slowdown can hinder growth.
Consumption recovery drives Indonesia's growth outlook to 5.4% in 2018
Higher wages and low inflation levels are expected to drive consumption levels.
Daily Briefing: China's HNA to buy CWT shares from "dissenting shareholders"; GIC raises Silicon Valley startup's value to US$1.75b
And here are two firms that had large ups and downs in Q4.
Services recovery to turn around labour market: BofAML
This is expected to boost wage growth.
Taiwan trade indices beat forecasts thanks to strong external demand
Both import and export figures grew significantly this month.
Daily Briefing: Fire extinguished at Shell Singaporean plant; Minority languages rise in Singapore
And here's why URA is aggressive on data collection.
China's inflation rate slows to 1.7% in November
Thanks to higher food price deflation as vegetable prices dropped.
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