Economy
Thailand still caught in a middle-income trap
Its GDP must rise 177% to overcome the hurdle.
Indonesia’s twin deficits threatens subsidized oil prices
Today’s subsidy distortions are higher than pre- global crisis.
Singapore inflation surprisingly rose 4.3% in December
Just when everyone thinks it would ease for good.
These 5 market threats will knock Singapore down
Home sales crashing 40% is just tip of the iceberg.
Singapore’s business optimism weakens for the first time in two quarters
Check out which sector sees the glass half-empty.
UOB predicts Singapore GDP growth to nudge higher to 3%
Find out the rationale behind this fearless forecast.
What does it mean for Singapore that exports have fallen much worse than expected in December?
Singapore’s export data bucked the recent positive turn in the region.
If you think inflation will ease for good, think again
It will hover around 4% throughout the year.
Thailand government approves price control of oil palm nuts
It’s just one of the 42 products and services under price control.
Heat map: 5 main cities in Southeast Asia where most numbers of ultra rich reside
Singapore isn't the powerhouse of the ultra rich.
India’s gold import duty soared 6%
Check out what it is for.
Taiwan’s export orders soared for 4 months in a row
Here are the key regions which drove the momentum.
Daily briefing: Parenthood incentives get a lift
Now married couples get more money for having babies.
Chart of the Day: Look what the US did to our NODX
It was the top contributor to the decline.
Singapore inflation still stubbornly high
The 3.6% drop is "nothing to shout about".
China beats Asian peers with 30% higher investment growth
It’s leading the pack in the region’s GDP growth.
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