Economy

Singapore is the 8th richest country in the world

Guess which other Western countries Singapore beat?

Singapore is the 8th richest country in the world

Guess which other Western countries Singapore beat?

Inflation could be lower than 4% in August

But learn why there'd be nothing to cheer about it if ever.

Competitiveness versus creativity

Singapore like the rest of the world has turned its focus to the most anticipated and keenly followed election race, the United States Presidential...

Here's why Korea can't be hopeful of recovery in exports

Industrial production is forecasted to rise by a measly 0.9%.

Taiwan industrial production pegged at 0.1%

Blame it on the weaker than expected export orders data.

India's rural wage growth dip to 18%

Rural wages are alarmingly rising far in excess of the inflation rate, says analyst.

China's flash manufacturing PMI edges up to 47.8

But this marks the eleventh consecutive month that the PMI is below 50.

Chart of the Day: Total trade down 7.1% in August 2012

Total exports slipped by 5.9% while total imports fell by 8.3%.

India inflation hits double digits in August

Rising food prices pushed CPI inflation to 10%.

Indonesia to enforce 15% electricity price hike

Indonesia’s parliamentary commission gives price hike the go-ahead signal.

Here are India's 4 new measures to boost growth

Diesel prices will be hiked to cap fuel subsidy woes.

Check out what happens to Japan's exports amid China dispute

If exports to China decrease 5%, Japan's GDP growth will be slashed by 0.1ppt.

The 3 powerhouses of Singapore's economy slowly faltering

Guess which companies are now overtaking Singapore's 3 main growth drivers - manufacturing, wholesale, and finance?

MAP: Check out top markets in Asia for Singaporean business leaders

Singaporean business leaders are more optimistic than Asian peers with only 2% negative about the economy.

How should Singapore raise more money without tax hike?

Learn many ways by which Singaporeans can be spared from paying more taxes.

Chart of the Day: NODX down 11% in August 2012

This is in contrast to the 5.7% rise in July.

Malaysia food prices, transport costs edged up 2.8%

These slight increases are results of the post-Ramadan celebrations.