Economy
Chinese president endorses policy easing
Recent remarks from President Hu backing a broad-based policy easing signals a strong likelihood for new growth-stimulating measures.
Chinese president endorses policy easing
Recent remarks from President Hu backing a broad-based policy easing signals a strong likelihood for new growth-stimulating measures.
How resilient is Singapore to global shocks?
Here is what Moody's has to say.
India's central bank urges government to stimulate growth
The Reserve Bank of India left the repo rate unchanged at 8% and the cash reserve ratio steady at 4.75% despite market predictions.
North Eastern Singapore SMEs to receive free business consults
Business owners will be coached on how to secure grants and other government aid schemes.
Indonesia's local mining industry faces monthly loss of US$164m
New ruling on mineral ore exports on top of a 20% tax has led to severe declines in the industry.
Hong Kong inflation in May projected at 4.3%
There is expected easing of inflation measured by the CPI from 4.7% in April.
Malaysia government spends close to US$428m in aid
About 473,928 recipients from low income groups benefited from the government's 1Azam programme, an effort to fight poverty.
Taiwan's GDP growth to fall below official expectations
DBS says export orders data will show that overseas demand has continued to contract for the fifth month in a row.
China could gift Hong Kong with RMB policy easing package
Buzz is building that the mainland might relax RMB daily conversion limits on the eve of Hong Kong's 15th handover anniversary.
Singapore start-ups in Beijing get fresh government backing
Entrepreneurs venturing into the popular Chinese investment hub can consult with the new overseas chapter of the ACE.
Malaysia's government spending to exceed target by 6%
Lower oil revenue looms amid sluggish export demands.
Trade deficit widens in India
The trade deficit for May was US$16.3 billion even as imports declined.
Chart of the Day: What you need to know about Singapore’s monetary policy
MAS says a calibrated adjustment in the policy stance will ensure price stability in the medium term.
Bank of Thailand keeps a wary eye on the European crisis
Slower export growth owing to the global economic crisis could sour the inroads gained by the Thai economy.
Inflation in India could worsen to 7.4%
Pressure to reduce subsidies and a weakening rupee are furthering inflation-related risks.
Korea's fastest aging population is a growth buster
Potential growth will decline to 2.5% by 2050 as the country faces a contracting working-age population beginning 2016.
Chart of the Day: Inflation rose in April after easing in Q1
CPI-All Items inflation came in higher at 5.4% in April 2012.
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