Economy

Thai consumer spending to jump 4%

Thai consumer spending to jump 4%

It will be curbed by higher levels of debt payments.

Asia

Housing costs decline 2% in June

After posting a 0.1% growth in the preceding month.

News

Malaysian business confidence inches up for Q3

But optimism towards construction and mining sectors contract.

Asia

Singapore marked as 'city to avoid' for software engineers

High cost of living leave developers with only $440.74 from their salaries.

News

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.1%

Do not expect boosts for now.

News

China's economic growth poised to hit 6.9% in Q2

Thanks to strong manufacturing and services sector expansion.

Asia

Consumer price index dip to 0.5% in June

Blame the sharp drop in housing and repair prices.

News

Singapore's inflation expectations moderate to 3.23%

Demand for accommodation has continued to be weak.

In Focus

Samko Timber appoints Eka Dharmajanto Kasih as non-executive chairman

He was appointed also as member of the Board Risk Committee.

People

Asian countries' economic growth to hit 5.9% this year

South Asia will register the strongest growth at 7%.

Asia

Thailand's exports up 11.7% to US$20.3b in June

Thanks to foreign markets’ robust orders.

Asia

AI to double Singapore's economic growth rate by 2035

It could boost labour productivity by 41% in the said year.

News

Non-oil domestic exports feared to moderate in 2H17

The semiconductor segment is seen to show signs of fatigue.

News

3 things that can be done to enhance Singapore's management of public funds

It could strengthen management of development projects.

News

Chart of the Day: Overall trade moderates in June

On a seasonally adjusted basis, total trade decreased by 3.7% in June.

News

Singapore NODX up 8.2% in June

It rose from a two-month flat growth.

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Chart of the Day: Private road transport costs slows to 6.1%

Car and petrol prices softened.

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