Economy

Daily Briefing: Internet woes, debate over plastic surgeon case

Here are the stories from around the web that Singaporeans are talking about including that walk-a-dogtion.

Daily Briefing: Internet woes, debate over plastic surgeon case

Here are the stories from around the web that Singaporeans are talking about including that walk-a-dogtion.

Chart of the Day: Total trade up 2.9% in 2Q

The second quarter of 2012 saw the stabilisation in growth for total trade, says IE Singapore.

Immigration marriages now officially a crime

Sham spouses should be frightened of the newly passed Immigration Act amendments.

Private marinas forced to bankroll border security

Operators now required to erect barriers and deploy police out of pocket.

Japan slows to near-zero growth

Second quarter GDP growth decelerated to 0.3% qoq.

Singapore fifth most important city for people with over US$100M

London tops the list but Singapore and other Asian countries are fast to catch up.

Here's how Indonesia will fight current account deficit woes

These measures aren't new, but the country will still give them a shot.

Singapore the wealthiest country now

The country’s GDP per capita amounts to USD56,532 and is expected to more than double in 2050.

Here's the flip side to Japan's higher consumption tax

The government will not achieve its goal of eliminating primary deficit by 2020 even with the tax hike.

Singapore can tide through, says DPM

Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam described Singapore’s unemployment rate as “extremely” low.

Japan merchandise exports plunge 4.2% to USD4.3b

Blame the slowdown on the 14.6% decline in electronic products.

Malaysia inflation to inch up to 1.7%

Good news it's still comparably lower than the rest of Malaysia's peers.

Chart of the Day: NODX eases on weaker external demand

Plain and simple, risk is on the downside, says DBS Group Research.

Singapore trade slows to 2.9% in 2Q12

Seasonally adjusted, external trade declined qoq by 3.1%.

Government trims 2012 trade outlook after rough 2Q

IE Singapore now expects total trade to grow at a milder 3%.

Official GDP outlook narrowed to 1.5 to 2.5%

Lower band raised from 1.0% while upper band lowered from 3.0%.

China growth momentum building up: BBVA

Government fiscal and monetary measures are proving to be effective.