Economy
Analysts are having nightmares over Singapore's services sector
Analysts are having nightmares over Singapore's services sector
3Q figures didn't improve as wholesale & retail and finance & insurance subsectors dipped 1.5% and 0.7%.
Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme funds up 6.22%
But market remains jittery as a possible interest rate hike looms ahead.
Singapore's 4Q GDP growth to hit 0.6%
Wholesale trade predicted to still drag into 4Q16.
MTI narrows 2016 GDP growth forecast to 1-1.5%
This is from an earlier forecast of 1-2%.
Singapore inflation down 0.1% in October
Smaller drag from oil-related items offset lower food and services inflation.
Singapore amongst the top countries with highest average adult wealth
Average wealth per adult is around $395,000.
Singapore CEOs' hopes for better revenues ahead fade
Only 7% are 'very confident' about their topline growth.
Thailand's GDP grows 3.2% in 3Q16
But multiple headwinds loom for 4Q16.
Why China should reduce reliance on credit growth
China's debt level ballooned to 250% of GDP this year.
Chinese corporates' profitability to improve next year
But deleveraging will remain slow.
Singapore eyes more Spanish firms operating on the island
It is currently home to 200 Spanish businesses.
Singapore economy likely down 2.5% in 3Q
Trump's victory seen a major recession risk catalyst.
Singapore could skip deflation in October: poll
It would mean an end to two-year decline in consumer prices.
Japan's hopes For October exports rebound dashed
Exports declined for 13 months in a row.
China Capital outflows moderated to US$59b in October
Key indicators show lighter intervention by the PBoC during the month.
Thailand's economy continues to improve despite headwinds
Its GDP grew 3.2% in 3Q.
Chart of the Day: Check out which two industries posted positive trade growth in Q3
They prevented overall domestic trade to sink further.
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