Economy
Rate hike expectations in the coming quarters gaining build-up in Taiwan
Rate hike expectations in the coming quarters gaining build-up in Taiwan
But a rate hike could be premature.
Fund-raising frenzy: Bonds from Singapore-based issuers surged to $24.98b in 2014
DBS leads the underwriting race.
SGX to end 2-year hiatus for Chinese listings: Bloomberg
Expect IPOs in 2015.
Shocking slowdown: China home resales drop unexpectedly in August
Tighter credit conditions are weighing on first-time buyers.
Competition heats up in Malaysia-Singapore race for yuan bond issuance
Hong Kong remains sweat-free, ahead of the game.
Chart of the Day: See how electronics is August NODX’s darkest spot
NODX could have gone up way higher without it.
China pledges investment commitments worth USD 20bn to India
It was a very fruitful visit.
Malaysia's private consumption and exports on the path to moderation
Though private investment will remain robust.
Korea's 2015 budget expansion sign of economic growth focus
As well as improving public livelihood.
Chart of the Day: See why jobs are endangered in Singapore’s manufacturing sector
And why the services sector is the safest place to be.
Find out why Singapore’s surprising export growth is just a short-lived reprieve
Local growth momentum remains very patchy.
Increasing housing costs grab lion’s share of Singaporean budgets
Food and transport costs are not far behind.
Household income growth outpaces expenditure last year: MTI
Residents spent an average of $4,720 a month in this period.
New labour laws boost demand for skilled Singaporeans
The Government's new Fair Consideration Framework introduced on August 1st has increased competition for local talent in the jobs market. Singapore's...
Singapore and Australia tie-up to boost derivatives transparency: Reuters
It’s time for significant trading reforms.
SGX mulls setting minimum share price for mainboard-listed firms
Cheap securities pose significant risk.
Chart of the Day: See which sectors pulled up Singapore’s NODX in August
Also, discover the sluggard sectors.
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