Economy

Malaysia's oil overdependence threatens attempts to shed debt

Analysts see downside risks to the oil price rally even in 2019.

Malaysia's oil overdependence threatens attempts to shed debt

Analysts see downside risks to the oil price rally even in 2019.

APAC's e-commerce growth to hit 14.2% in 2019: Fitch Solutions

Australia, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan led the pack thanks to their stable political and economic outlook and high disposable incomes.

Singapore ‘working hard' with China for early conclusion of RCEP

The city-state is also pumping up efforts to diversify its portfolio through other free trade agreements with countries.

Singapore firms should explore beyond China's established cities: trade minister

Chan hopes to deepen SingCham and ESG's network to create opportunities in different parts of China.

Almost half of Singapore firms say China is their sales destination

2 in 5 think that China's growing consumer wealth could unveil opportunities.

Indonesia GDP growth dips to 5.17% in Q3

This has been driven by slower household consumption during the period.

ASEAN manufacturing sector PMI falls to 49.8

The index reading was the lowest recorded in 15 months.

MAS seals $13.76b financial deal with Bank of Indonesia

It will make a local currency bilateral swap agreement where both central banks can exchange up to $9.5b.

9 in 10 ASEAN corporates have the most bullish trade outlook in the world: report

This outlook by ASEAN firms is higher than the global average of 77%.

Singapore assessing 2019 forecasts amidst escalating trade spat: Finance minister

Singapore has already witnessed a slash in business investments amidst the looming trade wars.

Singapore and Chongqing form fintech alliance

Chongqing and Singapore will work together to apply FinTech solutions to make STC hassle free, safe and cost efficient for stakeholders.

New Zealand is the easiest place to do business

It holds the shortest time to start a business at 0.5 days.

Qualifying cross-border financing deals with Chongqing hit $5.78b in August

Bond issuance by Chinese issuers in Singapore almost doubled in 2017 to reach $18b.

New Zealand beats Singapore in ease of doing business rankings

Singapore can improve by making property registration and electricity application easier.

Service and manufacturing outlooks worsen for Q4 amidst global trade tensions

Real estate services and the machinery & systems manufacturing segment will bear the brunt, according to government agencies.

Singapore and London dubbed model cities for fintech activity

Singapore is home to two in five, or 39%, of ASEAN fintechs according to UOB.

Singapore is Asia's most sustainable city: study

It ranked first in the profit pillar which looks into the business environment and economic performance of cities.