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A*STAR launches 2 initiatives to boost productivity and innovation
The agency unveiled of Manufacturing Productivity Technology Centre and Singapore Workforce Skills Qualification Operations MaNagement and...
A*STAR launches 2 initiatives to boost productivity and innovation
The agency unveiled of Manufacturing Productivity Technology Centre and Singapore Workforce Skills Qualification Operations MaNagement and...
8 out of 10 SEA executives are confident in their local economy
While nearly 7 out of 10 respondents perceive the global economy to be declining.
China’s pharma product demand to grow by 25% every year
And emerging economies will account for 50% of global growth in demand to 2015.
Singapore economy to grow 5.1% in 2012
HSBC expects the country’s growth to ease in the coming quarters as exports and industrial production are declining.
Philippine inflation reaches 4.8% in September
And a recent typhoon which damaged 760,000 tons of rough rice will put more pressure on inflation in the coming months.
Indonesia’s GDP rises 6.5% in 2Q11
However, inflation pressures are still lurking as August core inflation reached a two-year high of 5.2% y-o-y.
India’s GDP up 7.7% in 2Q11
The country’s economy has slowed a little more as private consumption growth eased to 6.3% from 8% in 1Q11.
Singapore SMEs optimistic despite economic headwinds
According to Sage Group’s survey, Singapore businesses were among the most confident in the recovery of their country’s economy, while companies in...
Singapore PMI down to 48.3 in September
This is the third straight time that the manufacturing economy has contracted after having previously recorded 9 months of continuous expansion.
IE Singapore ties-up with the CAF Development Bank of Latin America
Singapore-Latin America economic ties continue to expand as bilateral trade increased by 38% in the first 8 months this year.
Singapore to bridge Latin American interests in Asia
Singapore will continue to bridge interests and strengthen its role as Latin America's valued partner in this region, said the republic's Minister...
Taiwan’s inflation may have risen 1.5% in September
Standard Chartered expects core inflation to trend higher as housing costs rise.
China’s economy to grow 9% in 4Q11 to 2012
The country’s GDP is forecast to grow by 8.8% in 2H2011, as slower growth will be inevitable for China but supported by resilient domestic demand.
Thailand’s inflation rises 4.1% in September
As price pressures broadened to housing, furnishing, recreation and education segments.
India’s inflation eases to 4.6% in September
DBS expects the country’s inflation to fall below 5% for the remaining months of the year as commodity prices have eaed in recent months.
First session of 12th Parliament opens 10 October 2011
The President's Address will be delivered at 8:30 pm on the same day.
Government changes Permanent Secretary appointments
Mr Benny Lim, Permanent Secretary (Home Affairs) and Permanent Secretary (Prime Minister’s Office), will be appointed Permanent Secretary (National...
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