Economy

2 biggest reasons why MAS is unlikely to ease monetary policy

2 biggest reasons why MAS is unlikely to ease monetary policy

In spite of lower inflation.

News

Why analysts fear Singapore banks' loan growth will slow in 2H13

Should they brace themselves for big-time plunges?

In Focus

Economic growth forecast for Asia slashed to 6%

Market jitters in India, China feared.

Asia

China's September manufacturing PMI eased slightly to 51.1

As restocking seemed to have tapered.

Asia

Has the shutdown damaged "Brand USA" for Singaporean businesses?

If the United States of America were a car brand, you might think twice about running out to buy the latest model. After all, my close friend who...

Commentary

Why Singapore's manufacturing PMI for September disappoints analyst

It remained unchanged at 50.5.

In Focus

Chart of the Day: This graph shows some good news for Singapore industrial output

Global indicators are getting better.

News

Mainland China's economy poised to rebound to 7.9% in 3Q

Here's what will boost this growth.

Asia

Here's the impact of Abenomics' recent tax hike on Japan's GDP

Consumption tax raised to 8%.

Asia

Indonesia's inflation hit 8.4% in September

It missed market's expectations.

Asia

Thailand's GDP growth forecast slashed to 3.7%

Sluggish exports loom in the horizon.

Asia

3 biggest impacts of Shanghai Free Trade Zone on Singapore

Are Singaporean traders in danger?

News

Vietnam's economy grew to 5.5% in Q3

Thanks to improving exports.

Asia

Japan's inflation inched higher to 0.9%

Blame it on rising energy prices.

Asia

Why Singapore should brace itself for a 'slow grind' to recovery

Long-term growth prediction will remain flat.

In Focus

China's economic growth forecast for this year raised to 7.6%

But 2014 GDP forecast slashed to 7.1%.

Asia

Singapore's GDP pegged to hit 4.3-4.5% in 3Q

Boosted by stronger manufacturing sector.

News