Economy

The Asian supply chain becomes more compact

Singapore as a transport hub will benefit hugely from a massive change in the Asian supply chain. It is going to be more ‘compact’. Goods will...

The Asian supply chain becomes more compact

Singapore as a transport hub will benefit hugely from a massive change in the Asian supply chain. It is going to be more ‘compact’. Goods will...

What you need to know about Singapore's compulsory saving scheme

CPF stands for Central Provident Fund. As one of the numerous acronyms used in Singapore, CPF is among the best known internationally. (You could...

4 in 7 service clusters dipped in 2Q12

The accommodation sector registered the biggest slip of -5.8%.

MAS likely to focus on inflation than on exchange rate policy

DMG expects MAS to maintain its policy stance of a modest and gradual appreciation of the Singapore dollar NEER.

China hits first balance of payments deficit after 14 years

The deficit of US$11.8b is also the first time international reserves have fallen on a quarterly basis.

Thailand GDP to jump to 5.5%

Thanks to robust domestic demand and effective expansionary policies.

Indonesia GDP growth pegged at 5.8%

But risky restrictive policies and slowdown in reform progress may hamper medium-term growth.

India industrial production sharply dips 1.8%

Blame it on the nasty 27.9% contraction in capital goods output growth.

Japan consumption tax hike to raise revenue to 2.5% of GDP

The two-fold increase of consumption tax to 10% reveals more than political risk.

Singapore's services sector dips 0.6% in 2Q12

Guess which sector is expected to provide modest support to growth?

Korea's August inflation to dip 1.5%

Good news food prices will remain resilient amid rise in global grain prices.

Singapore economy contracts by 0.7% in 2Q12

This translates to a 2% expansion - a sharp pullback in growth compared to a 9.5% expansion in 1Q12.

Daily Briefing: MOH Holdings director quits, local dish that best represents Singapore

Here are the stories from around the web that Singaporeans are talking about including what netizens are wishing for Singapore.

China industrial production growth dips 9.5%

GDP growth might slow around 7.4-7.5% in 3Q if IP does not pick up.

China to remain robust amid US grain price hike

Policies should continue to zero in on boosting growth because the surge will have limited impact, says analyst.

Korea unveils new tax on derivatives trades

This move is in hopes of boosting tax revenues by 100 billion won per year to buoy its aging population.