Economy
Japan’s economy yet to recover from quake
The country’s GDP growth is set to post a mere 1.2% in the second half of 2011, bringing full-year GDP close to 0%.
Japan’s economy yet to recover from quake
The country’s GDP growth is set to post a mere 1.2% in the second half of 2011, bringing full-year GDP close to 0%.
Singapore and Russia to collaborate on projects under new MOU
Singapore companies will be involved in various projects in Russia, covering sectors such as transport, power, e-government, environmental and...
Philippine exports down 1.7% in July
Even though electronic shipments plunged by 21.3%, all other aspects of exports have been doing well.
Korea’s GDP forecast plummets to 3.8%
But 2012 seems to be a better year ahead with DBS’s 4.1% GDP forecast.
Mr Wong Kan Seng appointed as Special Advisor for Economic Co-operation to the Prime Minister
Mr Wong's primary role is to advise the Prime Minister on Singapore's economic co-operation programmes with China and other Asian countries.
President Tony Tan reappoints Mr J Y Pillay as chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers
His new role will take effect from 12 September 2011.
India’s industrial production disappoints at 3.3% in July
HSBC blames the volatile capital goods segment for the slower growth in production.
There's still hope for Asian inflation: UBS
UBS says Asian inflation will ease to 3.9% in 2012 due to weaker commodity prices.
Outlook is bleak for Asian exports
Analyst warned Asia’s business and profit cycle will inevitably follow events in the US and Europe.
It’s difficult to be bullish amidst events in Europe and the US, says analyst
“Asian industrial production has already slowed to a rate where one is tempted to say the bottom is near,” noted UBS Investment Research.
China’s exports hit a four-month high at 24.5% in August
The country’s imports growth also surged to a seven-month high at 30.2% y-o-y in August.
Prof S Jayakumar resigns from Presidential Council for Minority Rights
The resignation comes 13 years after being appointed as a permanent member of the Council.
Outlook for Philippine exports cloudy: DBS
As the export number for July will likely register negative growth of 6.8%, marking the third consecutive month of contraction.
How bad can the upcoming technical recession get?: DBS
With August non oil exports expected to drop 5.8 % and the Sing dollar strengthening 11 % over the year, it's going to be bad, warns the bank.
China’s industrial production plunges to three-month low of 13.5% in August
Production activities of heavy industries dropped from 14.5% in July to 13.5% in August.
Analyst warns Singapore banks to beware the liquidity squeeze
The collapse of SOR would add margin pressure to 3Q11 results but CIMB is more concerned about S$ deposit competition.
Singapore economy is 2nd most competitive worldwide
The country got top ratings for public trust of politicians and transparency in policymaking.
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