Economy
Bank of Indonesia rolls out surprise rate cut as credit growth tumbles
Bank of Indonesia rolls out surprise rate cut as credit growth tumbles
The regulator is likely to ease further, analysts say.
RMB investments now part of official foreign reserves: MAS
There is growing international acceptance of the RMB.
Domestic business sentiment hits two-year high in Q2 as China's economy stabilises
But rising corporate debt remains a key risk.
Singapore slides five places in latest quality of life rankings
The city-state is ranked 20th worldwide.
Here's how local firms can escape Singapore's long-drawn productivity rut
Investing in high-growth markets is key.
Chart of the Day: See the staggering surge in Singapore's leverage level
Debt burdens have risen across the region.
MOF to dole out $890m in GST vouchers, Medisave top-ups to 1.5m Singaporeans in 2016
Some Pioneers may receive up to $1,250 in top-ups.
Daily Briefing: Singapore passes Thailand on misery index bottom; Exports surge in May
And Singapore slips 4 notches in prime office cost ranking.
Don’t celebrate the surge in exports just yet, say analysts
It’s based on a few narrow segments, they said.
Singapore NODX rebounds with 11.6% surge in May
Non-electronic exports saw hefty expansion.
Singapore to roll out more stringent tax reporting rules for MNCs
As part of the BEPS project.
SME sentiment ticks up, ends seven straight quarters of escalating pessimism
Turnover and profitability expectations improved.
Chart of the Day: Singapore's economy has been on a downward slide for the past five years
The city-state's slowdown is among the worst in the region.
Retail sales up 3.8% in April as car deals surge
But most other sectors saw a drop in sales.
Domestic economy expected to grow 1.8% as experts trim forecasts yet again
Headline inflation is expected to stay negative.
Chart of the Day: Here's why higher oil prices won't help Singapore's struggling exports
A major recovery is unlikely, experts say.
Low interest rates endanger retirement security, says DPM Tharman
Over-reliance on monetary policy has had downsides, he said.
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