Economy
UOB, DBS and OCBC surpass 5.5% global bank index with 14.2% average total return
They have a combined market cap of $126.3b.
Thailand’s GDP growth expected to accelerate to 4.5%, tops
Amid higher fiscal spending.
Domestic wholesale trade dropped 5.7% in Q3
General wholesale trade was the main drag.
First time in 4 years: India’s deposits outpace credit growth
Amid wary banking system and subdued demand conditions.
Singapore’s inflation to remain benign in October
A rise of just 0.8% in price index is expected.
Here's why Singapore is the most desirable country for business expansion
Businesses hoping to expand into the overseas markets would do well to consider Singapore as an option.
Second sales tax hike postponed from Oct 2015 to Apr 2017
Following release of a disappointing GDP.
Philippines’ overseas foreign workers’ remittances reach 7.9%
It’s the highest this year.
Bleak growth outlook plagues Singapore’s lacklustre exports in 2014
Electronics exports will not pick-up.
Singapore’s electronic exports fell for 27th straight month in October
Exports slipped 3.6% last month.
Korea GDP set to climb to 0.9% in 3Q
Recovery is expected following the ferry disaster.
Indonesia braces itself for a 45% subsidized fuel price hike
And it could happen on November.
China’s GDP slumps by 0.2% in September
There’s a growing pressure to stand by structural reforms.
Escalating debt puts Singapore economy under threat
Resident credit to GDP is at a record high.
Thailand’s domestic demand remains weak in 3Q
Recovery is on its way.
Singapore may weaken dollar to answer yen: Brown Brothers
The SGD has the most positive link to the JPY in all of the region.
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