Economy

Inflation probably unchanged at 4.8% in February

Rising political tension in the Middle East a major threat going forward, says DBS.

Inflation probably unchanged at 4.8% in February

Rising political tension in the Middle East a major threat going forward, says DBS.

Chart of the Day: NODX struggles with weak global demand

Singapore’s overall export performance has been badly affected.

Singapore companies to invest 30% more in emerging markets

But 77% of Singaporeans polled worry about political stability in the emerging markets.

Chart of the Day: GDP growth

Analyst says signs point to a bottoming-out in growth and a pick-up going forward.

Rich Singaporeans look to LatAm for wealth prospects

More than half of Singaporeans expect prospects to improve globally in the next five years.

What you need to know about Taiwan’s latest export figures

Analyst says Taiwan's export growth is receiving a much needed boost.

Are rising oil prices threatening China growth?

Not for the moment but there is caution building that international oil pressures could start dampening growth.

Singapore SMEs to create 15,000 new jobs by 2015

But despite this government-supported growth SMEs still face short-term hardships, says trade minister Teo Ser Luck.

Productivity funding expands to green technology TACs

What will be the spending focus of these government-picked trade associations and chambers?

What's another 0.2% decline to a sinking Chinese home market?

February saw China's 70-city housing price index slide for the 7th straight month.

S$62 million budget allotted to National Sports Associations

Which particular sports got the biggest slice of the financial spending pie for FY2012?

Personal data protection bill nearing Parliament take-up

It could be filed as early as 3Q and once passed businesses will have to comply with stricter consumer data laws.

2 in 3 Singaporeans polled strongly support foreign worker reduction policies: survey

The government's moves to reduce foreign hires received broad support in a new poll.

Rate cuts looming as India struggles with fiscal consolidation

India will likely fall short of its fiscal targets and prompt rate cuts of up to 100bps in FY13, says RBS.

Whatta Surprise! Non oil domestic exports surged 30.5% in Feb

Electronics also staged a comeback with shipments rising a healthy 23.3% yoy.

Growth outlook in India remains weak

This as the Reserve Bank of India keeps the policy rate as is.