Economy

Japan's GDP to increase 0.4% in Q4

Japan's GDP to increase 0.4% in Q4

Global domestic demand is likely to boost growth.

Asia

China's inflation rate to grow 2.4% in 2018

This is mainly due to higher food prices.

Asia

Exports to grow 5.4% in January

Tech exports are expected to drive a turnaround.

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Government could save 1% of GDP in 2018 budget: BofAML

Thanks to Singapore's improved economic situation.

In Focus

Singapore households are richer by 15.5% versus five years ago

On average, they earned around $9,023 in 2017.

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Taiwan's inflation rate fell 0.9% in January

This was due to the different timing of the Lunar New Year.

Asia

Singapore's foreign reserves gained 11.73% to US$282.38b in January

Its gold and forex reserves climbed by 3.95%.

News

GDP growth in 2017 down to 3.4%: OCBC

No thanks to slower NODX and manufacturing output.

News

Philippines inflation rate rose to 4% in January

No thanks to the new TRAIN law.

Asia

Chart of the Day: Corporate income tax is the highest source of government income

It took up 20% of the total.

News

Daily Briefing: Singapore defends "boring" tourist spot status; Flying taxis for Singapore roads

And here's how to use your Medisave account.

News

Here's how the government could hike your taxes

A 1% point increase in GST could lift CPI inflation by around 67bps.

In Focus

Japan upsizes bond buys to US$4.1b

But BoJ’s weak policy outlook poses a threat.

Asia

Indonesia's GDP growth rose 5.07% to US$951m in 2017

This was driven by the information and communication industry.

Asia

Money supply growth slows down to 4.1% in December

Whilst bank loans grew 8%.

News

Daily Briefing: EDBI joins biotech firm's $500m funding round; Bitcoin plunges below US$9,000

And here's how startups can choose the tools to finance their companies.

News

PMI hits seven-year high at 53.1 in January

Thanks to the faster expansion of factory output and new orders.

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