Economy
Singapore-dollar bond markets plunged 44% to record-low $3.5b in Q1
FCL’s $700m issue is the largest deal year-to-date.
Overall business confidence plunges sharply in Q2
This is one of the lowest readings since 2Q13.
Indonesia’s tight monetary policy bias to persist
The government has raised fuel prices by 7.5% over the weekend.
Japan’s CPI figures to move into the negative territory by mid-2015
And stay flat in the next several months.
Daily Briefing: Singapore says goodbye to LKY; Daughter Lee Wei Ling's personal, touching eulogy
And two owners appeal ruling on Gilstead court sale.
Lee Kuan Yew featured on the cover of Time
He "gave prosperity at the cost of freedom".
MAS easing more likely next month after surprisingly weak IP print
The SGD NEER will be re-centered.
Here's why the MAS isn't worried about the SIBOR spike
It keeps property prices in check.
Industrial production crashes past consensus estimates with 3.6% decline in February
Manufacturing headwinds mean lower growth ahead.
Singapore’s industrial output on a drastic slide in February
After a dire showing in export performance.
Chart of the Day: Singapore’s GDP per capita surged 30-fold in 30 years, thanks to LKY
It’s a hallmark in history. Lee Kuan Yew’s hard work and legacy for Singapore will continue to be a source of inspiration to many.According to a...
Daily Briefing: A farewell tribute to Lee Kuan Yew in pictures; Developers show strong interest for Little India site
And orchid named after LKY.
SIBOR spike fuelled by intensifying SGD depreciation fears
Interbank rates have risen by 60bps.
Buoyant consumer confidence feared to retreat after Lee Kuan Yew's death
Private expenditure might take a hit.
Singapore consumer confidence hits 8-month high in March
Singaporeans are more upbeat about personal finances.
Productivity initiatives under threat from unfavourable demographics
An ageing population could undermine growth.
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