Economy

UOB inks deal to deepen Singapore and China cooperation

The collaboration will help companies tap into business opportunities through the Suzhou Industrial Park.

UOB inks deal to deepen Singapore and China cooperation

The collaboration will help companies tap into business opportunities through the Suzhou Industrial Park.

Chart of the Day: Check out the market value of homegrown unicorns

Grab clinches the top spot with its $11b market value.

Southeast Asia geared to produce 10 more unicorns by 2024: report

The region’s maturing bench of startups is an important catalyst for investment activity.

Malaysia's economic growth moderates to 4.4% in Q3

Stock drawdown has decreased 1.4% in the GDP growth.

Japan Q3 GDP growth plunges to three-year low at 1.2%

The decline is driven by a slowdown in external and domestic demands.

Only 2 in 5 Singapore executives confident revenue will grow in 2019: study

Three in 10 business leaders also struggle to find the right talent for their companies.

Chart of the Day: EU is largest contributor to NODX growth in October

Its expansion was fueled by the growth in pharmaceuticals, ICs, and non-electric engines & motors bound to EU.

Singapore boosts US ties on infrastructure, digital economy and cybersecurity

They will explore cooperation on standards development and technology partnerships.

Singapore geared to produce next unicorn: study

6 in 10 CEOs think that Singapore has macroeconomic strength as well as a talent pool.

NODX climbed 8.3% in October

It was driven by the 12.8% growth in the non-electronic segment.

9 in 10 Singapore family businesses positive on growth

But only 8% have a formalised succession plan for their next generations.

Malaysian industrial production growth slowed to 2.4% in Q3

It has been driven by the continuing decrease in the mining sector and crude palm oil.

Tourism receipts slipped 1.7% to $6.6b in Q2

The decline was led by the 22% YoY decrease to $1.26m in shopping.

SME arrears rise in Q3 as trade war deepens: study

Delayed payments were most evident in the commerce-wholesale and transport/storage sectors.