Economy
Singapore consumer confidence climbs five points in Q3
Singapore consumer confidence climbs five points in Q3
Over half are spending on holidays and vacations, whilst placing emphasis on savings.
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And here's a 77-year-old CEO that fixed a $100m blunder.
Singaporeans are ditching stable jobs for freelance gigs
Flexibility, freedom, and financial control are amongst cited reasons.
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Singapore NODX up 9.1% in November
Both electronic and non-electronic exports increased.
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And here's a unicorn that just opened its Singapore office.
Export growth to slow down to 9.4% in November: Moody's
Electronics exports have been on a decline since May.
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And here's a local fashion brand that saw revenue grow to $10m thanks to e-commerce.
Analysts raise 2017 GDP growth forecast to 3.3%
But three in five think the Chinese economy's slowdown can hinder growth.
Consumption recovery drives Indonesia's growth outlook to 5.4% in 2018
Higher wages and low inflation levels are expected to drive consumption levels.
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And here are two firms that had large ups and downs in Q4.
Services recovery to turn around labour market: BofAML
This is expected to boost wage growth.
Taiwan trade indices beat forecasts thanks to strong external demand
Both import and export figures grew significantly this month.
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China's inflation rate slows to 1.7% in November
Thanks to higher food price deflation as vegetable prices dropped.
Fitch bullish on strong APAC performance as domestic demand surges
India and Indonesia are expected to be strong peformers next year.
Positive business environment to double Malaysia's fiscal revenue
Revenue growth is expected to rise by 6.4% from last year’s 3%.
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