Economy
Indonesian economy to slow down despite pre-election spending
GDP growth is expected to slow down from 5.2% to 5%.
Indonesian economy to slow down despite pre-election spending
GDP growth is expected to slow down from 5.2% to 5%.
Singapore's export and manufacturing woes spur economic slowdown in 2019
GDP growth is expected to decline to 2.4% in 2019 from 3.2% in 2018.
Only one in four construction SMEs paid their debts on time in Q4 2018: report
Weak activity was attributed to lower than anticipated construction demand for both the private and public sectors.
Singapore hailed as most attractive Asian market to do business: survey
Other outstanding cities following Singapore include Tokyo, Hong Kong and Seoul.
8 in 10 Singaporean women leave major financial decisions to spouses: report
Only 20% of Singapore women engage in investing, insurance, retirement and other long-term planning.
MAS urges financial firms to adopt independent audit programmes
It aims to raise the standards for financial institutions in developing effective business continuity plans.
China to develop platform economy in 2020
The country is aiming to build a commodity circulation system that fits the modern economic system.
Asia is home to 48,245 ultra-high net worth individuals in 2018: report
The population is forecasted to grow 23% over the next five years.
Singapore slides to fourth place in Knight Frank's City Wealth Index
It lagged London, New York and Hong Kong.
Singapore eyes erasing paperwork in exchange of trade documents
IMDA and MPA will tie up to develop electronic Bills of Lading.
3.8% Philippine inflation in February falls back within target
The growth of the country’s supply chain and oil prices have slowed down.
China needs US$596.51b of stimulus to reach GDP target
Investments in infrastructure and construction are expected to boost growth.
Singapore to raise insurance cover for overseas project funding to $50m
It wants to boost support for local businesses’ overseas expansion.
Malaysia's exports inched up 3.1% in January
The exports of manufacturing and mining goods underpinned export growth.
Singapore urges Johor to honour the terms of the 1962 Water Agreement
Johor’s chief minister said he plans to stop buying treated water from Singapore.
Local business sentiment weakened in Q2 2019
The Business Optimism Index fell to +5.08 points as only four of six indicators are in the expansion zone.
Daily Briefing: Singapore to invest $300m in digital innovation research; Two-room flexi flat application rates dropped to 4.2% in 2018
And Sea will add US$1b to its cash pile to amp up its digital entertainment offerings.
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