Economy

Indonesia's GDP growth rose 5.07% to US$951m in 2017

This was driven by the information and communication industry.

Indonesia's GDP growth rose 5.07% to US$951m in 2017

This was driven by the information and communication industry.

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PMI hits seven-year high at 53.1 in January

Thanks to the faster expansion of factory output and new orders.

This weak spot kept Singapore from being the world's freest economy

It came behind Hong Kong and topped major categories except for one.

Asia-Pacific countries score “moderately free” in the 2018 economic freedom index

Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand were amongst the world’s free economies.

Singapore's fixed asset investments hit $9.4b in 2017

The investments are expected to create 22,500 jobs.

Budget 2018 to help firms transform: MND Minister Lawrence Wong

He said the government wants to facilitate corporate-level innovation.

Philippines GDP growth to inch down 6.5% in 2018

But rising domestic consumption and infrastructure projects may still boost its growth.

Thailand's GDP growth to rise 3.9% in 2018

It will be boosted by the rising external demand in the global tech cycle.

Japan's silver population boom threatens economy

Japanese population aged 65 and older will rise to 30% by 2030.

Macau's GDP growth to drop 5% in 2018

This is due to a slow down in gaming revenue growth.

Singapore's total household spending to grow 6.5% annually until 2022

This will be boosted by recreation and culture spending.

Taiwan's GDP rose 3.28% in 4Q2017

This was boosted by an increase in communication, clothing and footwear, and financial services consumption.

1 in 10 services firms brace for slower business in 1H18

Only 3% of firms expect a better business situation, a dip from 9% last quarter.