Economy

Japan industrial output dips 0.1%

This fall is following the 3.4% drop in May resulting to three straight month of losses.

Japan industrial output dips 0.1%

This fall is following the 3.4% drop in May resulting to three straight month of losses.

Taiwan GDP growth pegged at 0.4%

Exports remained sluggish in the second quarter, says DBS, amid the synchronized slowdown in Europe, US, and China.

Chart of the Day: MAS Core Inflation remains at 2.7%

Excluding the costs of accommodation and private road transport, MAS Core Inflation was stable for the third consecutive month.

Singapore is amongst the top 30 nation brands globally. So What?

The “brand” of a country has a direct impact on the wealth of the nation and its ability to compete and grow in the global economy.

Anxious Singaporeans expect 4.45% price hike

Looks like Singapore households would be cash-strapped for another year.

Japan's economy set for gradual recovery

This is what the Japanese government stated in its annual report.

South Korea's current account surplus inches up to US$3.7bn

Financial account of South Korea registered a US$5.3 billion deficit.

Vietnam posts $100 million trade surplus

The July figure was unexpected as the forecast was -$150 million.

Philippines further slashes policy rate by 25bps

The historical-low cut is the country's third this year but inflation is still foreseen to stand pat at 3%.

Chart of the Day: COE premiums and housing rentals continue to rise

Prices are unlikely to ease off as quickly as hoped, says OSK-DMG.

Singapore crisis actions praised in WTO trade policy review

The World Trade Organization commended the country for deftly coping with the financial turmoil via fiscal stimulus, productivity gains and a...

Import and tariff policies put up for negotiation

Singapore's trade ministry has signaled intent to possibly amend trade policies related to its strict SPS measures and tariff lines.

June industrial production results surprise on the upside

Data just released today was a sharp improvement at 7.6% yoy compared to market expectation for less than 3%.

South Korea Q2 GDP disappoints

The economy will gain stronger momentum in the second half of 2012, says BOK.

Growth in 2013 likely for China economy: Moody's

Thanks to increased investment that will lead to heightened production and growth rebound in third quarter.

Korea consumer confidence hits five-month low

Bank of Korea had cut interest rates and released US$7bn in stimulus but Koreans remained unhappy.

Japan's exports slip -2.3%

Exports to Europe and China fell sharply causing Japan's first decline in four months.