Economy

Abe's party election to spur market speculations in Japan

Trade frictions with US may also pose yen appreciation.

Abe's party election to spur market speculations in Japan

Trade frictions with US may also pose yen appreciation.

AmCham backs Trump-Kim summit

It said it will back US engagement in Asia’s free trade.

Daily Briefing: Sanctions bind growth of Singapore-North Korea trade; Stores eye profits during Trump-Kim summit

And here are the stocks to watch during the summit between the US and North Korea.

Taiwan's household spending rose 1.8% in 2017

E-commerce orders ballooned 46.1% due to higher smartphone use.

Singapore to spend up to $2.6b on ICT projects

Majority of investments are expected to go into SMEs, GovTech said.

Daily Briefing: Queenstown HDB flat sold for record $1.1m; Are REITs killing small businesses?

And a new hire in Julius Baer highlights Singapore banks' battle for talent.

Japan to launch new resident status for low-skilled foreign workers

Foreigners could help counter labour shortage in construction and agriculture.

Market crash could cost Singapore US$1.3b: report

It is the biggest threat that the city could face.

Business optimism hits 3-year highs in Q3

The services and manufacturing sectors are the most bullish.

Accounting sector revenue growth up 5% in 2016

Revenue of the big four accounting firms gained 7%.

Singapore and India axe tariffs for 30 products

This improves local exporters’ access to the Indian market.

Customs to rush process for Australia-bound exports

There will be lesser documentary and cargo inspections.

Malaysia and Singapore to meet up for 1MDB probes

New PM Mahathir vowed to uncover the company's white-collar crimes.

Singapore gains faster access to India's thriving startup scene

This is made possible by a deal inked by Enterprise Singapore and The Indus Entrepreneurs.

Asia could learn to manage digital economy from Singapore

It imposed the 7% GST on cross-border digital services.

Singapore rallied to 5th spot in world's most liveable cities

Its ranking was boosted by strong economics and governance.