Economy

Singapore economy grew faster in Q2, up 2.9%

Singapore economy grew faster in Q2, up 2.9%

This is compared to the 2.5% growth in Q1.

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Chemicals sector topped Asia's July manufacturing growth at 54.7

The fields of construction and machinery got dragged into contraction.

Asia

Indonesian GDP growth still at 5%

Its communications business field improved the most at 10.9%.

Asia

Malaysian foreign reserves rise to US$99.4b

This has been the highest amount in two years.

Asia

China's outbound investments may reach $1.5t in 10 years

Some of its recent policies focus on outbound investment.

Asia

Daily Briefing: Sembcorp's two new Singapore projects; HNA's partner to consider scaling back ties

And here's a look at Singapore's economy since its independence.

News

Philippine core inflation dips to 2.1% in July

And headline inflation rose to 2.8%.

Asia

Is Singapore's labour market bottoming out?

Unemployment rate inched lower to 3.1%.

In Focus

Malaysian export growth hits six-month low at 10%

Net exports rose 34.7% to 24.1b in Q2.

Asia

Japan's GDP dips 0.1% in June

Blame weak demand from overseas.

Asia

Malaysian money supply growth eases to 4.3%

Its central bank's net short forex positions dropped for two months.

Asia

South Korea's PMI falls to 49.1 in July

Blame the low new orders and export sales.

Asia

Has the manufacturing sector already reached its peak?

After PMI inched up, economists believe upsides will now be limited.

In Focus

India's manufacturing PMI slows to 47.9 in July

It’s the lowest since February.

Asia

4 in 5 employees think long-term jobs are extinct

Organisations were urged to worry about their employer brands.

News

New council to lead Singapore's e-payments initiative

The board will consist of 20 leaders from businesses, banks and trade groups.

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Macau tourism grows slowly by 0.86% in June

Costly transportation and accommodation pushed tourists away.

Asia