Economy
Malaysia's GDP grows 5.6% in 1Q17
Thanks to private consumption’s upside surprise.
Chart of the Day: Semiconductor demand drives manufacturing output in Q1
But pick up in manufacturing output is not broad-based.
Daily Briefing: What digital bank account trials mean for Singapore; Inflation remains low in April
And upscale condos hit higher sales.
Singapore exports are down, but not just because of pharma
The decline was primarily driven by the downturn in China demand.
Singapore's April consumer prices to creep up 0.7%
Inflation is likely to reflect a 1.3 growth.
Chart of the Day: Manufacturing output expected to grow 16% until September
Manufacturers are currently on the optimistic side.
Are Singapore's weak April exports numbers just a temporary blip?
Export and manufacturing continue to be supported for 3% GDP growth.
Q1 GDP likely to be revised higher due to manufacturing boost
Estimate by economists put growth at 2.7%.
Singapore firms to focus on local investments and hold off on foreign ventures
They are concerned over political and economic uncertainties overseas.
Chart of the Day: Check out which markets worsened Singapore's NODX
EU 28 market posted the largest contraction of 36%.
Singapore NODX slips 0.7% in April
This came after five consecutive months of growth.
What the court ruling on EU-Singapore pact means for the UK
Singapore and EU have been negotiating their free trade agreement since 2010.
New trade services platform to help firms manage cross-border compliance
It is called Global eTrade Services.
Chart of the Day: Electronics PMI eases slightly in April
The index was at 51.6 at the end of the month.
Singapore ranks as top travel destination for Muslims for third consecutive year
It’s the only non-OIC country in the global top 10 Muslim travel destinations.
Chart of the Day: Consumer prices on a slow uptrend
It clocked in at 0.7% YoY in March.
Commentary
Digital identity in the age of AI: Singapore’s strategic advantage
Why Singapore-based firms still underestimate the human side of doing business in North Asia
Singapore's hiring slowdown: A call for data-driven resilience
When it comes to AI, there is no such thing as too many chefs
The agility trap: Why most Singaporean businesses are structured for stability, not speed
Building a Southern Malaysia supply chain ecosystem for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing
Failed talks, rising costs: Why Singapore still feels the shock of Middle East tensions
How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs
Singapore’s AI ambitions will rise or fall on infrastructure