Economy

China industrial profits recover strong in September

China industrial profits recover strong in September

7.8% yoy growth a positive sign.

Asia

Singapore most satisfied with government services: Survey

3 in 5 are happy but learn what they think the government should focus on.

News

Bank of Japan pressured to ease policy again

Economy is slowing faster than expected.

Asia

Singapore will need a whopping S$13b more to support ageing population by 2025: Study

Singapore to post the fastest growth in the number of senior citizens.

News

China rebound forecast to extend

Full-year growth target of 7.5% is also expected to be achieved.

Asia

Philippines October inflation pegged within 2.9-3.8% range

Thanks to moderating food prices and a strong peso.

Asia

Thailand must brace itself for looming price pressures

But the centrabl bank is not too concerned.

Asia

Indonesia inflation to bounce back to 4.7%

Blame it on fuel, electricity subsidies.

Asia

Korea's economy struggles in 0.2% economic growth

But GDP growth will pick up.

Asia

Japan unveils fresh fiscal stimulus

0.1% GDP stimulus "larger-than-expected," says BBVA.

Asia

Singapore, brace yourselves for total ban of live animal exports: PM Lee

PM Lee calls for new arrangements to prepare for this possibility.

News

Chart of the Day: List of least sexist countries in the world excludes Singapore

Here's where Singapore missed the mark.

News

Singapore economy will feel pressure for months to come: BBVA

Singapore will still be vulnerable as September's disappointing IP may well persist.

In Focus

Philippine interest rates slashed to record low

25bps cut lowers rate to 3.50%.

Asia

Expect Singapore growth to slow as economy matures: Prime Ministers' Office

Above 5% growth will be a thing of the past.

News

Vietnam's inflation rockets to a depressing 7%

Looks like its aggressive monetary easing isn't very effective.

Asia

China's HSBC flash PMI inched higher to 49.1

Thanks to production's and new orders sub-indexes' improvements.

Asia