Economy

Singapore's economic output beats pre-financial crisis level by 20%

Singapore's economic output beats pre-financial crisis level by 20%

Very resilient economy indeed.

News

Taiwan's export growth predicted to slip 0.8%

PMI has also been disappointing.

Asia

Why causes of China's economic slowdown are being misconstrued

Is there a need for more policies?

Asia

Taiwan's export growth pegged to dip 0.8%

Here's why the outlook remains challenging.

Asia

Why Singapore's 2-3% labour productivity target is 'ambitious'

Historical productivity growth shows the reasons.

News

Philippines' GDP pegged to hit 6.4%

It's still on an 'extended sweet spot of growth'.

Asia

Singapore's GDP growth to bounce back to 3% this year: Moody's

But it'll be a slow process.

News

Thailand's inflation forecast dipped to 2.9%

Will it remain muted for the rest of the year?

Asia

Australia Q1 GDP growth disappoints at 0.6%

Feeling the pinch of a mining slowdown.

Asia

How to create effective and productive meetings in Singapore

Companies around the world agree. If their key systems were as ineffective as their meetings they would be out of business!

Commentary

Why China is an important market among global export traders

It's big on domestic demand.

Asia

Find out why analysts expect 2.8% inflation print for the Philippines

Transport component actually slipped.

Asia

How Singaporeans can impressively develop soft skills

With the exception of a small minority there is simply no mistaking the momentum that the development of soft skills is having in the business...

Commentary

Asia's high net worth individuals to reach 2.82m by 2015

New report also reveals their evolving lifestyle.

In Focus

Singapore's factory production hits strongest reading in 2 years

It rose 0.8pt to 51.1.

News

Singapore's manufacturing PMI edged up to 51.1 in May

But rising costs hamper future growth.

News

China's manufacturing PMI edged up to 50.8 in May

But demand from new orders remained sluggish.

Asia